Toyota Corolla 2018 vs Audi A3 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 153 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 28 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 97 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| 1020 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 Audi A3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Auris | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Skoda Superb, Skoda Scala, Audi A1, Audi Q3 | |
| 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 Audi A3 2020 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Audi A3 2020 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Toyota Corolla is 14 cm longer than the Audi A3, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 425 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.7 metres less than that of the Audi A3, which means Toyota Corolla can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`805 | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Toyota Corolla scores higher in safety tests. The Toyota Corolla scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 000 | 28 000 | |
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