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: | Automatic | Manual | |
| 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: | 138 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Peugeot 307 engine produces 7 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 407, Peugeot 206, Citroen Xsara 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. | |||
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 5 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 5 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 307 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 473 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1540 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Peugeot 307 has 133 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. This could mean that the Peugeot 307 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| 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): | 1`977 | 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 (€): | 1000 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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