Toyota Carina E 1992 vs Toyota Corolla 1997
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 73 HP | 72 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 131 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.4 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
| Toyota Carina E engine produces 1 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Despite the higher power, Toyota Carina E reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Toyota Carina E consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Toyota Carina E over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota Carina E consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Carina E gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 18 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.38 m | |
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Toyota Carina E is larger. Toyota Carina E is 23 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 1 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Carina E is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 390 litres | |
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Toyota Carina E has more luggage capacity. Toyota Carina E has 80 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Carina E is 0.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Toyota Carina E can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Carina E has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 600 | |
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