Toyota Corolla 1997 vs Peugeot 306 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 138 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Corolla engine produces 12 HP more power than Peugeot 306, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Peugeot 306. Thanks to more power Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 306 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 306, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Corolla could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 306. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 306 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Peugeot 206 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 306 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 306 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: | 4.30 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.38 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla is 3 cm longer than the Peugeot 306, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 463 litres | |
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Peugeot 306 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Toyota Corolla has 73 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 306. This could mean that the Toyota Corolla uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 1.3 metres less than that of the Peugeot 306, which means Toyota Corolla can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`615 | 1`575 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 306 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
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