The first of the losers
Second place isn’t a horrible thing for the Toyota Corolla S in this scenario. Truly. It really is a great car and one we’d recommend anyone buy if they were in the market for a vehicle of its nature. There’s nothing inherently wrong with the Corolla.
That right there is why it will continue to sell well, and why other manufacturers will continue to nip at its heels trying to steal that coveted best-of title. Vehicles like the Mazda3 are getting ever closer, and with good reason. Will it ever be surpassed as the No. 1 selling car in the world? We’d say fighting off the ultimate #corollattack is probably the automotive industry’s hardest battle to date, one that will likely prove to be unwinnable.
*prices exclude sales taxes, A/C tax as well as freight and delivery charges.
Second place isn’t a horrible thing for the Toyota Corolla S in this scenario. Truly. It really is a great car and one we’d recommend anyone buy if they were in the market for a vehicle of its nature. There’s nothing inherently wrong with the Corolla.
That right there is why it will continue to sell well, and why other manufacturers will continue to nip at its heels trying to steal that coveted best-of title. Vehicles like the Mazda3 are getting ever closer, and with good reason. Will it ever be surpassed as the No. 1 selling car in the world? We’d say fighting off the ultimate #corollattack is probably the automotive industry’s hardest battle to date, one that will likely prove to be unwinnable.
2014 Toyota Corolla S | 2014 Mazda3 Sport GS | |
Base price* | $15,995 | 16 995 $ |
Price as tested* | $21,565 | $20,695 |
2014 Toyota Corolla S | 2014 Mazda3 Sport GS | |
Engine | 1.8L L4 | 2.0L L4 |
Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Power (hp @ rpm) | 132 @ 6,000 | 155 @ 6,000 |
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 128 @ 4,400 | 150 @ 4,000 |
Curb weight (lbs/kg) | 2,845 / 1,285 | 2,606 / 1,182 |
Tire make & model | Firestone FR740 | Yokohama AVID S34 |
Tire size | P215/45R17 | 205/60R16 |
2014 Toyota Corolla S | 2014 Mazda3 Sport GS | |
Fuel economy (L/100km) Observed | 6.7 | 6.87 |
Fuel economy (L/100km) City/Highway | 7.1/5.2 | 7.0/4.9 |
Engine @ 100 km/h (rpm) | 2,250 | 2,100 |




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