BMW 3 series 2015 vs Toyota Corolla 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Toyota Corolla) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 68 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 247 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 50 litres | |
| 910 km with real consumption | 1020 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: | 330'000 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: | 12 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | 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. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2015 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2015 2.0 engine Toyota Corolla 2018 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 2018 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series and Toyota Corolla are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.9 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): | 2`000 | 1`805 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 000 | 14 600 | |
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