Seat Toledo 1998 vs Toyota Corolla 1997
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 141 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Seat Toledo is more dynamic to drive. Seat Toledo engine produces 18 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 29 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Seat Toledo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.7 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Seat Toledo consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Toledo could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Carina E, Toyota Celica | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Seat Toledo 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. | |||
| Seat Toledo 1998 1.8 engine: This engine is known for its reliability and durability, often lasting over 450,000 km with proper maintenance. Regular maintenance, particularly using high-quality oil, is essential to maximize its lifespan and performance.
One of the most common issues is the failure of the vacuum regulator for the intake ... More about Seat Toledo 1998 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.38 m | |
| Seat Toledo is 5 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Seat Toledo is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 372 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1360 litres | no data | |
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Seat Toledo has more luggage capacity. Seat Toledo has 178 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 9.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Toledo has serious deffects in 125 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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