Peugeot 307 2005 vs Toyota Corolla 2004
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Peugeot 307 engine produces 12 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| 580 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 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 Peugeot 307 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 407, Citroen C5, Citroen C4, Citroen C4 Picasso | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, 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. Peugeot 307 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 307 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. | |||
| Peugeot 307 2005 2.0 engine: The Peugeot EW10A (RFJ) is a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine introduced in 2005 as an updated version of the older EW10J4, adapted to meet Euro 4 emissions standards. In general, the engine is considered fairly reliable and uncomplicated for its class, with relatively low repair costs and good overall durability when maintained ... More about Peugeot 307 2005 2.0 engine Toyota Corolla 2004 1.8 engine: The 1ZZ-FE engine is more advanced, lighter, and simpler than its predecessor, emphasizing fuel efficiency and output. However, these improvements have come at the cost of reduced durability compared to earlier cast-iron engines. The engine block features an open-deck cooling design for easier production and lower ... More about Toyota Corolla 2004 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.47 m | |
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Peugeot 307 is larger. Peugeot 307 is 6 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 5 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 307 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 473 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2211 litres | no data | |
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Peugeot 307 has more luggage capacity. Peugeot 307 has 47 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 307 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Peugeot 307 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`970 kg | 1`655 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 307 has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2200 | |
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