Toyota Corolla 2004 vs BMW 1 series 2004

 
Toyota Corolla
2004 - 2007
BMW 1 series
2004 - 2007
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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 HP163 HP
Torque: 280 NM340 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.6 seconds7.9 seconds
BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving.
Toyota Corolla engine produces 47 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.65.7
Real fuel consumption: 6.2 l/100km6.5 l/100km
The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 1 series.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 980 km in combined cycle870 km in combined cycle
880 km with real consumption760 km with real consumption
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)
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

Average engine lifespan: 280'000 km390'000 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 1 series engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 8 years9 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla VersoUsed also on BMW 3 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.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
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.
Toyota Corolla 2004 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics. One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ...  More about Toyota Corolla 2004 2.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.18 m4.23 m
Width: 1.71 m1.75 m
Height: 1.48 m1.43 m
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 litres330 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1150 litres
Toyota Corolla has 20 litres less trunk space than the BMW 1 series.
Turning diameter: 10.2 meters11 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`3001`840
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 (€): 16003000
Rating in user reviews: 8.4/10 8.2/10
Pros and Cons: Toyota Corolla has
  • timing belt engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 1 sērija has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
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