Peugeot 306 1999 vs Toyota Corolla 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Peugeot 306 engine produces 2 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Despite the higher power, Peugeot 306 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.2 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 306 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 306 could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Peugeot 306 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Citroen Xantia | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 306 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
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Peugeot 306 is smaller. Peugeot 306 is 4 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 306 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 306 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Peugeot 306 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 306 has serious deffects in 200 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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