BMW 3 series 2003 vs Toyota Celica 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series and Toyota Celica have the same engine power, but BMW 3 series torque is 30 NM more than Toyota Celica. BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Celica is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Celica, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Celica. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Celica) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Celica 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: | 4.49 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.32 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger. BMW 3 series is 14 cm longer than the Toyota Celica, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.4 metres less than that of the Toyota Celica, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 2400 | |
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