Toyota Corolla 2023 vs BMW 3 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 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: | 97 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 53 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 178 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 4.5 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| Toyota Corolla 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 Toyota Corolla engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Auris, Toyota C-HR, Lexus CT | 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 2023 1.8 engine: The Toyota 2ZR-FXE is a 1.8-liter gasoline engine produced since 2009 and designed specifically for Toyota hybrid powertrains. It is based on the conventional 2ZR-FE but adapted for hybrid operation, prioritizing efficiency rather than outright performance. The engine is very economical and, with ... More about Toyota Corolla 2023 1.8 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: | 4.63 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
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Toyota Corolla is smaller. Toyota Corolla is 8 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 480 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 1 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: | no data | 2`085 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 000 | 29 400 | |
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