Mazda 323 1994 vs Toyota Corolla 1997
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 107 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 323 engine produces 11 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 13 NM less than Toyota Corolla. Due to the lower power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.0 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 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 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. Mazda 323 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: | 4.03 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.38 m | |
| Mazda 323 is 27 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 323 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 390 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Mazda 323 has 90 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| 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`505 | 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 | 600 | |
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