Mazda 626 1999 vs Toyota Corolla 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 124 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 626 engine produces 24 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Toyota Corolla. Due to the lower power, Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 626 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 626 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 626 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 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 626 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Premacy | Used also on Toyota Auris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Corolla 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 2007 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest.
The timing chain has a ... More about Toyota Corolla 2007 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
| Mazda 626 is 5 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 626 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 502 litres | 450 litres | |
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Mazda 626 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 626 has 52 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Mazda 626 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`685 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.2/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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