BMW 3 series 2018 vs Toyota Corolla 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 32 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 3.9 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 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 BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW X3, BMW Z4, BMW 4 sērija, BMW X4 | 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. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 6 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 581 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1510 litres | 1591 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the BMW 3 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Corolla (by 81 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.6 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: | 2`135 kg | 1`910 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`645 kg | 1`465 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 490 kg | 445 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 20 800 | 18 600 | |
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