BMW 3 series 1996 vs Toyota Carina E 1992
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 183 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Toyota Carina E is a more dynamic driving. BMW 3 series engine produces 7 HP more power than Toyota Carina E, but torque is 3 NM less than Toyota Carina E. Despite the higher power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Carina E, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 135 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Carina E. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
| 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. | |||
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 |
no data | 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.2 metres less than that of the Toyota Carina E. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| 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 (€): | 2200 | 1200 | |
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