BMW 3 series 1991 vs Toyota Carina E 1992
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| BMW 3 series is available with rear wheel drive, while Toyota Carina E can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.8 | 1.6 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 - 193 HP | 73 - 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 141 - 280 NM | 132 - 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 - 15 seconds | 8.4 - 16.4 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 - 10.0 | 5.8 - 8.5 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Toyota Carina E. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Carina E. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.41 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 10 cm shorter than the Toyota Carina E, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 1250 litres | |
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Toyota Carina E has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 35 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Carina E. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Carina E (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.8 metres less than that of the Toyota Carina E, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`755 | ~ 1`684 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1200 | |
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