Toyota Corolla 2018 vs BMW 4 series 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 153 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 5.9 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 130 HP less power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 197 NM less than BMW 4 series. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| 1020 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Auris | Installed on at least 6 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.39 m | |
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Toyota Corolla is smaller, but higher. Toyota Corolla is 1 cm shorter than the BMW 4 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.9 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`805 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Toyota Corolla scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 36 000 | |
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