2019 Toyota Corolla vs. 2018 Mazda3

Most drivers in the small sedan segment are looking for a vehicle that will save them money at the gas pump. While both of these vehicles are efficient, the Corolla gets better mpg ratings than the Mazda3.

• 2019 Toyota Corolla MPG – The Corolla LE Eco is able to get up to an EPA-estimated 40 mpg highway and 30 mpg city.
• 2018 Mazda3 MPG – There’s no version of the Mazda3 that’s able to get better than 37 mpg highway and 28 mpg city, according to the EPA.

Whether you choose the 2019 Toyota Corolla or the 2018 Mazda3, you can look forward to standard features like a touchscreen-based infotainment system, Bluetooth® phone and audio connectivity, a 6-speaker audio system, and a rearview camera monitor. However, while the Mazda3 gets a low-speed forward collision warning system, that Toyota Corolla’s full suite of driver assistance features, Toyota Safety Sense® P (TSS-P) includes all of the following:

• Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD)
• Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA)
• Automatic High Beams (AHB)
• Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)

The Toyota Corolla and Mazda3 sedans both come with comfortable standard seating for up to five passengers, but the Toyota Corolla’s trunk measures 13.0 cubic feet, edging out the Mazda3’s trunks of 12.4 cubic feet.