2006 Mazda 2 vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2006 Mazda 2 and 2006 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Corolla (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2006 Mazda 2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 85 kg more than 2006 Mazda 2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mazda 2 (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda 2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda 2 | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 2 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
