Mazda 323 1989 vs Toyota Corolla 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 106 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 323 engine produces 4 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 6 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Despite less power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Mazda 323 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 323 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 15 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 323 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.38 m | |
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Mazda 323 is smaller. Mazda 323 is 1 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 372 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | 1`615 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 323 has serious deffects in 165 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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