Toyota Carina E 1994 vs Toyota Corolla 1997
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
| Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
| Toyota Carina E is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Carina E engine produces 65 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 41 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Toyota Carina E reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 8.0 | |
| Toyota Carina E consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Toyota Carina E over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| Toyota Carina E gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Celica | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Carina E might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.38 m | |
| Toyota Carina E is larger. Toyota Carina E is 23 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 1 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Carina E is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down | 1250 litres | no data | |
| Toyota Carina E has more luggage capacity. Toyota Carina E has 80 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Carina E is 1.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Toyota Carina E can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 1`615 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Carina E has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Pros and Cons: | Toyota Carina E has 
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