2022 Mazda MAZDA3 vs 2022 Toyota Corolla

2022 Mazda MAZDA3

#23 in Compact Cars

2022 Toyota Corolla

#11 in Compact Cars

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Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Corolla APEX SE CVT	31	38	$23,676	$25,570
Corolla APEX SE Manual	28	36	$24,037	$25,960
Corolla APEX XSE CVT	31	38	$26,584	$28,710
Corolla Hybrid LE CVT	53	52	$22,268	$24,050
Corolla L CVT	30	38	$19,301	$20,425
Corolla LE CVT	30	38	$19,328	$20,875
Corolla Nightshade CVT	31	40	$21,829	$23,575
Corolla SE CVT	31	40	$21,180	$22,875
Corolla SE Manual	29	36	$21,829	$23,575
Corolla XLE CVT	29	37	$22,985	$24,825
Corolla XSE CVT	31	40	$24,375	$26,325
Corolla Hatchback Nightshade CVT	N/A	N/A	$21,449	$23,165
Corolla Hatchback SE CVT	N/A	N/A	$20,615	$22,265
Corolla Hatchback SE Manual	N/A	N/A	$19,596	$21,165
Corolla Hatchback XSE CVT	N/A	N/A	$23,346	$25,215
Corolla Hatchback XSE Manual	28	36	$22,328	$24,115

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Invoice Price

$20,231

$23,676

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$21,150

$25,570

Monthly Payment Estimate

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$426 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.8

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6.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 Mazda 3 makes a play for upscale compact-car buyers with a rich interior and cut-above handling.

With more interesting style, the 2022 Toyota Corolla is a wallflower no more; hybrids have Prius-like fuel economy.

TCC Likes

Stylish sedan
Capable handling
Finely fitted interior

Balanced ride and handling
Frugal fuel economy
Quality interior

TCC Dislikes

Not-so stylish hatchback
Turbos are too expensive
Hatchback's rear visibility

Rear seat could be better
Sedans have a small trunk
Larger engine lacks refinement

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

31 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

38 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

88.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

51.7

Front Leg Room (in)

Front Hip Room (in)

53.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

34.8

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

Second Hip Room (in)

51.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

55.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.1

Track Width, Front (in)

60.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.7

Length, Overall (in)

182.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.1

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.6

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/40VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/40VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3110

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

151 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

169 @ 6600

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.38

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

0.45

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.79

Trans Description Cont. Again

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.24

Trans Order Code

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.14

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic/CVT w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Toyota Corolla

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

5.2

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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Lease: From $239/mo.
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