Mazda 5 2006 vs Toyota Corolla Verso 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Mazda 5 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 5 engine produces 27 HP more power than Toyota Corolla Verso, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Toyota Corolla Verso. Thanks to more power Mazda 5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla Verso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 5 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla Verso, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 5 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 5 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla Verso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla Verso might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Corolla Verso 2004 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Corolla Verso 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.62 m | |
| Mazda 5 is 20 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla Verso, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 5 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 112 litres | 423 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 112 litres | 423 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1566 litres | 1760 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Toyota Corolla Verso has more luggage space (by 311 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Corolla Verso (by 194 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 5 is 1.4 metres less than that of the Toyota Corolla Verso, which means Mazda 5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`230 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla Verso has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 5 has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla Verso, so Toyota Corolla Verso quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
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