Toyota Corolla 2000 vs Mazda 3 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 171 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
| Toyota Corolla engine produces 31 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 26 NM more than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 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: | 12 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda MX-3 | |
| 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 Mazda 3 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 2000 1.8 engine: The 1ZZ-FE engine is more advanced, lighter, and simpler than its predecessor, emphasizing fuel efficiency and output. However, these improvements have come at the cost of reduced durability compared to earlier cast-iron engines. The engine block features an open-deck cooling design for easier production and lower ... More about Toyota Corolla 2000 1.8 engine Mazda 3 2003 1.6 engine: This engine is widely regarded as reliable, though it can develop certain issues over time. One of the most common problems is increased oil consumption, often starting after 120,000 km. This is frequently ... More about Mazda 3 2003 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
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Toyota Corolla is smaller, but slightly higher. Toyota Corolla is 13 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 473 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 675 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Toyota Corolla has 60 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. 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: | no data | 10.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`655 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Corolla has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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