Toyota Corolla 2016 vs Mazda 3 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Toyota Corolla engine produces 1 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 22 NM less than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 51 litres | |
| 800 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 125 mm (4.9 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 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 3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Auris, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Verso | Used also on Mazda 2 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla is 4 cm longer than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota Corolla is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 452 litres | 419 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage capacity. Toyota Corolla has 33 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 13 400 | |
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