Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Toyota Corolla – Which one offers the better deal?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda 3 Hatchback has a a bit advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24500 £, while the Toyota Corolla costs 28600 £. That’s a price difference of around 4029 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla manages with 4.40 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Mazda 3 Hatchback with 5.60 L. The difference is about 1.20 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda 3 Hatchback has a minimal edge – offering 186 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda 3 Hatchback performs a bit better – reaching 216 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 36 km/h.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Mazda 3 Hatchback is slight lighter – 1419 kg compared to 1420 kg. The difference is around 1 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Toyota Corolla offers barely noticeable more room – 361 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Corolla performs slight better – up to 1052 L, which is about 26 L more than the Mazda 3 Hatchback.

When it comes to payload, Mazda 3 Hatchback barely noticeable takes the win – 485 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

All in all, the Mazda 3 Hatchback shows itself to be edges out slightly and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.