The Toyota Corolla is all about being reliable while the Mazda 3 is all about fun. Which of these models would you pick as the better compact model?
The Mazda 3 comes in with a 2.0-liter direct gasoline injection engine that delivers about 155hp and 150Nm of torque. The Mazda 3 returns about 29mpg in the city and 41mpg on the highway. It also gives a 5-star rating for its overall safety.
The Toyota Corolla, on the other hand, comes in with a 1.8-liter engine that will be delivering about 132hp and 128Nm of torque. The Toyota Corolla will return about 28mpg in the city and 37mpg on the highway and has an overall safety rating of 5 stars as well.
The Mazda 3 retails for $17,081 while the Toyota Corolla retails for $16,349.
If you are looking for a vehicle that you will enjoy driving in, the Mazda 3 is the one for you but if you are looking for a vehicle with more space to offer and better value, the Corolla is the one for you.
