Toyota Corolla 2004 vs BMW 1 series 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Corolla and BMW 1 series have the same engine power, but Toyota Corolla torque is 130 NM more than BMW 1 series. Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series, which means that by driving the Toyota Corolla over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Corolla) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 1 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.18 m | 4.23 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
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Toyota Corolla is smaller, but higher. Toyota Corolla is 5 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1150 litres | |
| Toyota Corolla has 20 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series, which means Toyota Corolla can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`705 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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