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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