Peugeot 308 2008 vs Toyota Corolla 2007
| 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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 124 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 308 engine produces 4 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 3 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.7 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 308 could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 207, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 3008 | 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2007 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest.
The timing chain has a ... More about Toyota Corolla 2007 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
| Peugeot 308 is 4 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 6 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 308 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 508 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1736 litres | no data | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 308 has 58 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 | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Peugeot 308 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`802 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Peugeot 308, so Toyota Corolla quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2800 | |
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