Toyota Corolla 2007 vs BMW 3 series 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 37 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 40 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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 3 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Auris | Used also on BMW 1 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2007 2.0 engine: The 2.0-liter Toyota 1AD-FTV diesel engine, also known as the 2.0 D-4D, was produced from 2005 to 2018. In 2009, with the shift to Euro 5 emission standards, the engine was updated with piezo injectors replacing the earlier electromagnetic ones. It features an IHI RHF4 ... More about Toyota Corolla 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
| Toyota Corolla is 2 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 460 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Toyota Corolla has 10 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. 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: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 1 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Toyota Corolla can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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