Toyota Corolla 2016 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 132 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 33 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 6.2 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Toyota Corolla over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
| 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: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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: | 17 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Auris, Toyota Verso | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2016 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine most frequently report excessive oil consumption. The timing chain has a relatively short lifespan, with many owners needing to replace it between 150,000 and 200,000 km. ... More about Toyota Corolla 2016 1.6 engine Mazda 3 2013 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda 3 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla is 4 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 2 cm narrower, 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`775 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 11 600 | |
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