BMW 3 series 1998 vs Toyota Corolla 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 118 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 141 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 11 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 39 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): | 9.2 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW Z3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Carina E, Toyota Celica | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla 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: | 4.47 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.38 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger. BMW 3 series is 17 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 390 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 50 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.4 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): | 1`820 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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