Toyota Corolla 2023 vs Audi A3 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 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: | 97 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 53 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 108 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 6.3 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Toyota Corolla over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 790 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. | |||
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 | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Auris, Toyota C-HR, Lexus CT | 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 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 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: | 471 litres | 425 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage capacity. Toyota Corolla has 46 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. | |||
| 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: | no data | 1`835 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 000 | 29 800 | |
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