Mazda 6 2006 vs Toyota Corolla 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 129 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 210 NM more than Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| 520 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 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 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | Installed on at least 4 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. | |||
| Mazda 6 2006 2.3 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its capacity is quite limited. The engine also requires high quality fuel and tends to use more oil at higher mileages. Toyota Corolla 2004 1.8 engine: The 1ZZ-FE engine is more advanced, lighter, and simpler than its predecessor, emphasizing fuel efficiency and output. However, these improvements have come at the cost of reduced durability compared to earlier cast-iron engines. The engine block features an open-deck cooling design for easier production and lower ... More about Toyota Corolla 2004 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 6 is 39 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 473 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda 6 has 18 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. This could mean that the Mazda 6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 1.7 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`085 | 1`655 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 6 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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