Toyota Corolla 2013 vs Audi A4 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 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: | 122 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 28 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 93 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 4.9 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Corolla could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 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 Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Auris | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia | |
| 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 Audi A4 2015 1.4 engine: One of the most notorious issues with this engine series is excessive oil consumption caused by stuck piston rings. Another common problem is the actuator of the turbocharger’s wastegate, which is prone to ... More about Audi A4 2015 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.43 m | |
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Toyota Corolla is smaller, but slightly higher. Toyota Corolla is 11 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 452 litres | 481 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Toyota Corolla has 29 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi A4 is better rated in child safety tests. The Audi A4 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 14 200 | |
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