Toyota Corolla 2018 vs Mazda 3 2019
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Toyota Corolla is available only with front wheel drive, while Mazda 3 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 1.8 (petrol) | 1.5 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Mazda 3 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 - 140 HP | 116 - 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 - 174 NM | 153 - 434 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 - 12.1 seconds | 8.1 - 12.1 seconds | |
| In general, Mazda 3 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Toyota Corolla. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 - 7.8 | 4.2 - 8.7 | |
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On average, the Toyota Corolla petrol engines consume nearly the same amount of fuel per 100 km as Mazda 3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 - 170 mm (5.1 - 6.7 inches) | 135 - 140 mm (5.3 - 5.5 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla is 3 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1138 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Mazda 3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mazda 3, which means Toyota Corolla can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`795 kg | ~ 1`913 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`305 kg | ~ 1`402 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 490 kg | ~ 511 kg | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Toyota Corolla scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | 14 800 | |
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