Toyota Corolla Verso 2007 vs Mazda 5 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla Verso is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Corolla Verso engine produces 67 HP more power than Mazda 5, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Mazda 5. Thanks to more power Toyota Corolla Verso reaches 100 km/h speed 5.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 5 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Toyota Corolla Verso consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 5, which means that by driving the Toyota Corolla Verso over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota Corolla Verso consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 860 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: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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: | 10 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Auris, Lexus IS | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota Corolla Verso 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla Verso 2007 2.2 engine: The Toyota 2AD-FHV (2.2 D-CAT) is a powerful diesel engine, but it is also known for a number of serious reliability concerns. While it delivers strong performance, ownership costs can rise significantly once the mileage reaches around 150,000–200,000 km.
The most notorious weakness is failure of the ... More about Toyota Corolla Verso 2007 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.67 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla Verso is 7 cm shorter than the Mazda 5, 4 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Corolla Verso is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 112 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 112 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1678 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla Verso is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mazda 5, which means Toyota Corolla Verso can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 2`245 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Toyota Corolla Verso has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 5 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla Verso, so Toyota Corolla Verso quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2000 | |
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