| Add vehicles | 2021 Mazda Mazda3 GX (man) | 2021 Toyota Corolla L (man) |
|---|---|---|
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| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$20,750 | CA$19,350 |
| Fees | CA$1,750 | CA$1,690 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$390/month | CA$364/month |
| Awards | Best compact car of 2021 | - |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 2.0 l I-4 | 1.8 l I-4 |
| Power | 155 hp @ 6,000 rpm (116 kW) | 139 hp @ 6,100 rpm (104 kW) |
| Torque | 150 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (203 N·m) | 126 lb·ft @ 3,900 rpm (171 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric | Atmospheric |
| Fuel | Regular | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Category | Compact Car | Compact Car |
| Assembly | Salamanca, MX | Cambridge, ON, CA |
| Generation | 4 | 12 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 8.7 L/100km | 8.0 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.4 L/100km | 6.0 L/100km |
| Combined | 7.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 649 km | 704 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 180 g/km | 165 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | not available | N/A |
| Heated front seats | standard | not available |
| Heated rear seats | not available | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | not available | not available |
| Ventilated front seats | not available | N/A |
| Massage seats | not available | N/A |
| Head-up display | not available | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available | not available |
| Smart key | not available | N/A |
| Blindspot detection | standard | optional |
| Forward collision warning | N/A | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | N/A | standard |
| Lane departure warning | not available | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | not available | standard |
| Remote engine start | available | optional |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard | not available |
| Sirius XM | not available | N/A |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | not available | not available |
| Wireless phone charging | available | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist | N/A |
| Turning diameter | N/A | 11 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | semi-independent, torsion beam | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P205/6516 | P195/65SR15 |
| Rear tires | P205/6516 | P195/65SR15 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,662 mm (184″) | 4,630 mm (182″) |
| Width | 2,028 mm (80″) | 1,780 mm (70″) |
| Height | 1,445 mm (57″) | 1,435 mm (56″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,726 mm (107″) | 2,700 mm (106″) |
| Front track | N/A | 1,527 mm (60″) |
| Rear track | N/A | 1,527 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 1,328 kg (2,928 lb) | 1,285 kg (2,833 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | between 374 l and 940 l | 371 l |
| Fuel tank | 50 l (11 gal) | 50 l (11 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended | not recommended |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 3 years/unlimited | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/unlimited | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Fuel economy | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 | 10/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Driving | 9/10 | 6/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Average | 83% | 80% |
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