Toyota Corolla 2010 vs Mazda 3 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota Corolla) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mazda 3) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 124 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Corolla engine produces 15 HP more power than Mazda 3, but torque is 113 NM less than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 4.4 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 2.5 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 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2010 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest.
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla is 4 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 430 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Toyota Corolla has 20 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: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`785 | 1`815 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 3200 | |
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