Toyota Corolla 1997 vs BMW 3 series 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 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: | 86 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 16 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
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 3 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: | 12 years | 9 years | |
| 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 3 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: | 4.27 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.39 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla is 6 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 372 litres | 325 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1030 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage capacity. Toyota Corolla has 47 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.4 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 (kg): | 1`580 | 1`635 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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