Head-to-Head: Mazda3 vs. Toyota Corolla

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.

	2014 Toyota Corolla S	2014 Mazda3 Sport GS
Base price*	$15,995	16 995 $
Price as tested*	$21,565	$20,695

*prices exclude sales taxes, A/C tax as well as freight and delivery charges.

	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