Toyota Corolla 2016 vs BMW 4 series 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 154 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 28 HP less power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 166 NM less than BMW 4 series. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 4.1 | |
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The BMW 4 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 4 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Corolla could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1460 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1660 km on highway | ||
| BMW 4 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Corolla) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 4 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 4 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Auris | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2016 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 2016 1.6 engine BMW 4 sērija 2017 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW 4 sērija 2017 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.39 m | |
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Toyota Corolla is smaller, but higher. Toyota Corolla is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 4 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 452 litres | 480 litres | |
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BMW 4 series has more luggage space. Toyota Corolla has 28 litres less trunk space than the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 4 series, which means Toyota Corolla can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 42 800 | |
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