Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Toyota Corolla Touring Sports – Differences & prices compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda 3 Hatchback has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 24500 £, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports costs 29600 £. That’s a price difference of around 5057 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports manages with 4.40 L and is therefore evident 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 barely noticeable 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 Touring Sports is barely noticeable 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 somewhat better – reaching 216 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 36 km/h.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Mazda 3 Hatchback is hardly perceptible lighter – 1419 kg compared to 1485 kg. The difference is around 66 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers convincingly more room – 596 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 245 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1606 L, which is about 580 L more than the Mazda 3 Hatchback.

When it comes to payload, Mazda 3 Hatchback minimal takes the win – 485 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Our conclusion: The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports proves to be performs better in key areas and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is the better all-rounder in this comparison.