Toyota Corolla 2016 vs Mazda 3 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 173 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Corolla engine produces 20 HP more power than Mazda 3, but torque is 37 NM less than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Corolla could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. | |||
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 | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 13 400 | |
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