Toyota Corolla 2012 vs BMW 3 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 94 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 175 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.3 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Toyota Corolla over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 57 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1340 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 1520 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 900 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 125 mm (4.9 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 3 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this BMW 3 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from eleven 4x4 versions of BMW 3 series 2012 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
| BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ... More about BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla and BMW 3 series are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 452 litres | 480 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Toyota Corolla has 28 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 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 3 series, which means Toyota Corolla can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 3 series scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 11 600 | |
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