Peugeot 307 2004 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: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Peugeot 307 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 307 engine produces 46 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 105 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Peugeot 307 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Peugeot 307 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Peugeot 307 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 307 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 5 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 4 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 5 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 307 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 437 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 97 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): | 2`075 | 1`760 | |
| 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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