Mazda 323 1994 vs Toyota Corolla 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 323 engine produces 4 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 323 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 323 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 12 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.38 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 323 is 3 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 323 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 372 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Mazda 323 has 72 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Mazda 323 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`575 | 1`580 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 323 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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