Toyota Corolla 2003 vs Peugeot 307 2002
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 97 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 15.1 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Corolla engine produces 22 HP more power than Peugeot 307, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Peugeot 307. Thanks to more power Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 307, which means that by driving the Toyota Corolla over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota Corolla consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 307. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Auris | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Citroen Berlingo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 307 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.51 m | |
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Toyota Corolla is smaller. Toyota Corolla is 4 cm shorter than the Peugeot 307, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 437 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1540 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.8 metres less than that of the Peugeot 307, which means Toyota Corolla can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`655 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 307 has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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