Toyota Corolla 2018 vs BMW 3 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota Corolla) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 3 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 153 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 28 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 167 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 40 litres | |
| 1020 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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 3 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 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 2018 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 2018 1.6 engine BMW 3 sērija 2018 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 3 sērija 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
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Toyota Corolla is smaller. Toyota Corolla is 8 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 1 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Toyota Corolla can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`805 | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 000 | 30 400 | |
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