Toyota Corolla 2010 vs BMW 3 series 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 124 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 53 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 193 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 4.8 | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Corolla could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Auris | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
| Toyota Corolla is 1 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 | |
| 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: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.6 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`785 | 1`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 5800 | |
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