Toyota Corolla 2016 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: | 132 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 18 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 160 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 40 litres | |
| 830 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: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Auris, Toyota Verso | 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 2016 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine most frequently report excessive oil consumption. The timing chain has a relatively short lifespan, with many owners needing to replace it between 150,000 and 200,000 km. ... More about Toyota Corolla 2016 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: | 4.62 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
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Toyota Corolla is smaller, but slightly higher. Toyota Corolla is 9 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 452 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.6 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`775 | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 28 600 | |
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