2016 Mazda MAZDA3 vs 2016 Toyota Corolla

2016 Mazda MAZDA3

2016 Toyota Corolla

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4-Door Sedan Automatic i Grand Touring

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Grand Touring	30	41	$22,576	$23,595
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Sport	30	41	$18,083	$18,895
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic i Touring	30	41	$20,185	$21,095
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic s Grand Touring	28	39	$24,678	$25,795
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Automatic s Touring	28	39	$23,723	$24,795
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual i Grand Touring	29	41	$21,571	$22,545
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual i Sport	29	41	$17,081	$17,845
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual i Touring	29	41	$19,183	$20,045
Mazda3 4-Door Sedan Manual s Grand Touring	25	37	$23,673	$24,745
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic i Grand Touring	30	40	$23,243	$24,295
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic i Sport	30	40	$18,753	$19,595
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic i Touring	30	40	$20,856	$21,795
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic s Grand Touring	27	37	$25,345	$26,495
Mazda3 5-Door HB Automatic s Touring	27	37	$24,389	$25,495
Mazda3 5-Door HB Manual i Grand Touring	29	40	$22,241	$23,245
Mazda3 5-Door HB Manual i Sport	29	40	$17,748	$18,545
Mazda3 5-Door HB Manual i Touring	29	40	$19,851	$20,745
Mazda3 5-Door HB Manual s Grand Touring	26	35	$24,343	$25,445

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4-Door Sedan Automatic L

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Automatic L	27	36	$16,916	$17,900
Corolla 4-Door Sedan CVT LE	29	38	$17,347	$18,735
Corolla 4-Door Sedan CVT LE ECO	30	42	$17,717	$19,135
Corolla 4-Door Sedan CVT LE ECO Plus	30	40	$18,365	$19,835
Corolla 4-Door Sedan CVT LE ECO Premium	30	40	$21,199	$22,895
Corolla 4-Door Sedan CVT LE Plus	29	38	$17,717	$19,135
Corolla 4-Door Sedan CVT LE Premium	29	38	$20,550	$22,195
Corolla 4-Door Sedan CVT S	29	37	$17,930	$19,365
Corolla 4-Door Sedan CVT S Plus	29	37	$18,578	$20,065
Corolla 4-Door Sedan CVT S Premium	29	37	$21,413	$23,125
Corolla 4-Door Sedan CVT S w/Special Edition Pkg	29	37	$19,106	$20,635
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Manual L	28	37	$16,349	$17,300
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Manual S Plus	28	37	$20,059	$21,665

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Invoice Price

$22,576

$16,916

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,595

$17,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$393 / month

$298 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Mazda 3 is one of the best-driving and best-looking small cars, with a more premium feel than its (now even lower) price might suggest.

The 2016 Toyota Corolla continues to offer reliable, inexpensive transportation—with a bit of flair and new, easy-to-use infotainment systems.

TCC Likes

Satisfying performance
Excellent handling
Eye-catching exterior

Spacious cabin
Strong value for the price
Smooth, comfortable ride

TCC Dislikes

Busy ride
Tight back seat
Road noise

CVT models slow on takeoff
Tight headroom in the rear
Active-safety options missing

Fuel Economy

City

30 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

41 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

96.3

97.5

Second Hip Room (in)

53.5

43.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

54.8

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

37.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.4

54.8

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

42.3

Front Hip Room (in)

55.5

Second Leg Room (in)

35.8

41.4

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

38.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.2

60.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.1

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

180.3

182.6

Height, Overall (in)

57.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.4

60.4

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.7

69.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.4

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.4

9.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

9.1

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

35.6

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P205/60HR16

P195/65SR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/60HR16

P195/65SR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2930

2820

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

15 X 6

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

15 X 6

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

390

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

150 @ 4000

128 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

1.8 L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

155 @ 6000

132 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

31 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

36 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

27 (Est)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.55

2.85

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.59

4.13

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.00

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.89

2.34

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.02

1.55

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.70

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.60

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mazda Mazda3

Toyota Corolla

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.2

5.6 (Est)

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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Invoice Price

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Monthly Payment Estimate

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

TCC’s Bottom Line

TCC Likes

TCC Dislikes

Fuel Economy

City

Highway

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Second Hip Room (in)

Front Shoulder Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

Front Hip Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Length, Overall (in)

Height, Overall (in)

Track Width, Rear (in)

Wheelbase (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Steering Type

Tires

Front Tire Size

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Rear Wheel Size (in)

Front Wheel Material

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

Engine Order Code

Displacement

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

Engine Type

Fuel System

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)