Toyota Corolla 2018 vs BMW 3 series 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 152 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 32 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 110 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 6.1 | |
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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 BMW 3 series, 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 | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 280'000 km | 320'000 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 BMW 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW X3, BMW Z4, BMW 4 sērija, BMW X4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla is 6 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 581 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1591 litres | 1510 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The BMW 3 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Corolla (by 81 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: | 1`910 kg | 2`135 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`465 kg | 1`645 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 445 kg | 490 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 200 | 20 600 | |
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