Toyota Corolla 2004 vs Peugeot 307 2005
| 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: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 110 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Corolla and Peugeot 307 have the same engine power, but Toyota Corolla torque is 3 NM more than Peugeot 307. Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 307. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla Verso | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 207 | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 307 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. | |||
| Peugeot 307 2005 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Peugeot 307 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.54 m | |
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Toyota Corolla is smaller. Toyota Corolla is 2 cm shorter than the Peugeot 307, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 437 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2211 litres | |
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Peugeot 307 has more luggage space. Toyota Corolla has 83 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 307. | |||
| 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 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 307 has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1800 | |
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