Mazda 626 1995 vs Toyota Corolla 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 106 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 158 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 626 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 626 engine produces 20 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 38 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.9 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 626 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 626 could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| Mazda 626 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 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. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 626 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: | 4.70 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.38 m | |
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Mazda 626 is larger. Mazda 626 is 43 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 626 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 372 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
747 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 626 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 626 has 83 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 1 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Mazda 626 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`580 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 626 has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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