BMW 3 series 2012 vs Toyota Corolla 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 94 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 175 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.3 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 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 1340 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 1030 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 125 mm (4.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 3 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from eleven 4x4 versions of BMW 3 series 2012 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series and Toyota Corolla are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 452 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 28 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.5 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`980 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 3 series scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 7600 | |
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