BMW 3 series 1995 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: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 183 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 37 HP more power than Toyota Carina E, whereas torque is 62 NM more than Toyota Carina E. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.0 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 9.9 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Carina E. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Picnic, Toyota Hiace | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Carina E might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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`805 | 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 (€): | 2600 | 1200 | |
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