Detailed comparison of the 2023 Toyota Corolla hybrid and 2023 Mazda 3 hatch, including engines, fuel economy, ride quality, handling and features.
The Mazda 3 and Toyota Corolla are two very popular small cars in Australia and around the world. Both offer hatchback and sedan versions but today we’re comparing the five-door hatches. The Toyota Corolla is in SX hybrid hatch guise ($34,280) while the Mazda 3 is a G20e Evolve mild hybrid hatch ($33,460). Both are automatic and FWD.
These small cars compete with rivals like the Volkswagen Golf, Kia Cerato, Hyundai i30, Subaru Impreza, Skoda Scala and others.
Time codes:
0:00 – You don’t need an SUV
0:10 – Budget Direct
0:17 – Hatchbacks are good value
0:30 – The cars on test
0:44 – Toyota Corolla SX hybrid
0:52 – Mazda 3 G20e Evolve
0:58 – Mid-spec trim grades
1:10 – In this video
1:19 – Mazda 3 styling
1:44 – Toyota Corolla design
2:14 – Standard features
2:35 – Toyota Corolla interior
4:16 – Toyota Corolla back seat
4:58 – Toyota Corolla boot space
5:15 – Mazda 3 interior
6:54 – Mazda 3 back seat
7:27 – Mazda 3 boot space
7:58 – Both claim to be hybrids
8:40 – Mazda 3 driving dynamics
9:00 – Mazda 3 fuel economy
9:15 – Mazda 3 engine
9:40 – Mazda 3 handling
10:00 – Mazda 3 ride quality
10:30 – Toyota Corolla hybrid engine
11:11 – Toyota Corolla fuel economy
12:28 – Toyota Corolla handling
12:55 – Toyota Corolla ride quality
13:20 – 0-100km/h tests
13:46 – Warranty
13:56 – Servicing costs
14:15 – Fuel costs
14:25 – Verdict
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