BMW 3 series 2018 vs Toyota Corolla 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 58 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 226 NM more than Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 7.8 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 465 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota Corolla can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Toyota Corolla version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Auris, Toyota Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2018 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2018 2.0 engine Toyota Corolla 2018 1.8 engine: Owners often report excessive oil consumption. Carbon buildup in the intake and on the throttle body frequently causes unstable idle speeds. The Valvematic system controller is prone to glitches, often ... More about Toyota Corolla 2018 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 3 series is 8 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 368 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 112 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.95 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.05 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`075 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 31 400 | 16 000 | |
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