Honda Accord 1998 vs Toyota Carina E 1995
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| 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: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is more dynamic to drive. Honda Accord engine produces 29 HP more power than Toyota Carina E, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Toyota Carina E. Thanks to more power Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Carina E is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Accord consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Carina E, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Accord could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Accord consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Carina E. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Carina E gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Celica | |
| 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: | 4.60 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.41 m | |
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Honda Accord is larger. Honda Accord is 7 cm longer than the Toyota Carina E, 5 cm wider, while the height of Honda Accord is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 810 litres | |
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Toyota Carina E has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Honda Accord has 40 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Carina E. This could mean that the Honda Accord uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Accord is 0.5 metres more than that of the Toyota Carina E, which means Honda Accord can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Honda Accord has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Carina E has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Honda Accord, so Honda Accord quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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