Toyota Corolla 2016 vs BMW 3 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 132 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 38 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 90 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Corolla could require 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota Corolla consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | 127 mm (5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 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 Toyota Corolla engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Auris, Toyota Verso | Used also on BMW 1 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
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Toyota Corolla is smaller, but higher. 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`775 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 11 400 | |
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