Peugeot 307 2002 vs Toyota Corolla 2003
| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.4 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: | 68 HP | 97 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 307 engine produces 29 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 30 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 307 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 307 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 307 consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Peugeot 307 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 307 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 1110 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 307 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 430'000 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: | 8 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen C3, Peugeot 207 | 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. 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.47 m | |
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Peugeot 307 is larger. Peugeot 307 is 4 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 5 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 307 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 437 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1540 litres | no data | |
| 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 (kg): | no data | 1`655 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 307 has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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