BMW 3 series 2005 vs Toyota Corolla 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 124 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 26 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 43 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): | 7.9 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 7.9 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 1 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 690 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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: | 11 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1, BMW Z4 | Used also on Toyota Auris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2007 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest.
The timing chain has a ... More about Toyota Corolla 2007 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 2 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 450 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, BMW 3 series has 10 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. The Toyota Corolla may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
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