Peugeot 306 1999 vs Toyota Corolla 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 72 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 131 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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Peugeot 306 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 306 engine produces 18 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 74 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Peugeot 306 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 306 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 306 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Peugeot 306 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 306 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 306 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Citroen C5 | Used also on Toyota Carina E | |
| 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 Peugeot 306 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: | 4.27 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.38 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Peugeot 306 is 3 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 463 litres | 390 litres | |
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Peugeot 306 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 306 has 73 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: | 10.9 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 306 is 1.3 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Peugeot 306 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`635 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 306 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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