BMW 3 series 1998 vs Toyota Corolla 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 150 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 40 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km | 7.6 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 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 650 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: | 7 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW Z3 | 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. | |||
| 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: | 1`865 kg | 1`615 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`365 kg | 1`080 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 500 kg | 535 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 2600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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