Toyota Corolla 2013 vs BMW 4 series 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 5.2 seconds | |
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BMW 4 series is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 184 HP less power than BMW 4 series, whereas torque is 243 NM less than BMW 4 series. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 5.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.5 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 4 series, which means that by driving the Toyota Corolla over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Corolla) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 4 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 125 mm (4.9 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 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 4 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Auris | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2013 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest.
The timing chain has a ... More about Toyota Corolla 2013 1.6 engine BMW 4 sērija 2013 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.39 m | |
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Toyota Corolla is smaller, but higher. Toyota Corolla is 2 cm shorter than the BMW 4 series, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 452 litres | 481 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1300 litres | |
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BMW 4 series has more luggage space. Toyota Corolla has 29 litres less trunk space than the BMW 4 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`145 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 18 800 | |
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