Mazda 626 1990 vs Toyota Corolla 1997
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda 626) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Toyota Corolla) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 72 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 131 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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Mazda 626 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 626 engine produces 44 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 47 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 6.4 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 626 consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| Toyota Corolla 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: | 560'000 km | 350'000 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 626 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Toyota Carina E | |
| 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: | 4.59 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.38 m | |
| Mazda 626 is 32 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 626 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 372 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 1.2 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`250 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 626 has serious deffects in 760 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1000 | |
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