Toyota Carina E 1992 vs BMW 3 series 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 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: | 116 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Toyota Carina E is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Carina E engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW 3 series, but torque is 5 NM less than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Toyota Carina E reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Carina E is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Carina E consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Toyota Carina E over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Carina E consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Carina E gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Carina E) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Celica | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Carina E might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series 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: | 4.53 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.39 m | |
| Toyota Carina E is 32 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota Carina E is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 325 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | 1030 litres | |
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Toyota Carina E has more luggage capacity. Toyota Carina E has 145 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Carina E (by 220 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Carina E is 0.2 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`635 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Toyota Carina E has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Toyota Carina E, so Toyota Carina E quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
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