Mazda MPV 2003 vs Toyota Corolla 2002
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
| Mazda MPV engine produces 46 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Despite the higher power, Mazda MPV reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda MPV consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MPV could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MPV consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda MPV 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: | 370'000 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 MPV engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 6 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2002 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 2002 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.50 m | |
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Mazda MPV is larger. Mazda MPV is 42 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 12 cm wider, while the height of Mazda MPV is 28 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 294 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 294 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2745 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MPV is 1.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Mazda MPV can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`395 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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