2023 Toyota Corolla vs 2024 BMW 1 Series Comparison

    Toyota Corolla

    BMW 1 Series

    2023 Toyota
    Corolla
    vs
    2024 BMW
    1 Series
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.7.
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    8.5
    8.3
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    Based on the Toyota Corolla ASCENT SPORT HEV
    Based on the BMW 1 Series 18i M SPORT
    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    Fuel Efficiency
    43L - 50L
    168 to 300 km
    42L - 49L
    248 to 368 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
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    CarExpert's Take

    James Wong
    Marketplace Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Affordable
    • Efficient
    • Spacious (as a sedan)
    Misses
    • Spartan
    • Uninspiring
    • Potential supply constraints
    Max Davies
    Marketplace Journalist
    Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Great ride and handling
    • Characterful turbo triple and quality tech
    • Great value proposition alongside M135
    Misses
    • Dynamics ultimately limited by front-drive setup
    • M branding isn't entirely necessary
    • Obnoxious speed limit beeping

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    • Crystal Pearl Paint (+$575)
    • Mica Metallic Paint (+$575)
    • Metallic Paint (+$575)
    NA

    Colours Available

    Corolla Hatchback models are available in the following finishes:

    • Sunstone Orange
    • Lunar Blue
    • Glacier White
    • Frosted White
    • Silver Pearl
    • Graphite
    • Eclipse Black
    • Jasper Red

    Of these, only Sunstone Orange and Glacier White can’t be had with a black roof in ZR guise.

    Sedan models are available in the following colours:

    • Dark Grey
    • Eclipse Black
    • Glacier White
    • Frosted White
    • Silver Pearl
    • Celestite Grey
    • Atomic Rush
    • Saturn Blue

    The BMW 1 Series is available in the following exterior paint colours:

    • Alpine White
    • Black Sapphire (+$1308)
    • Melbourne Red (+$1308)
    • M Misano Blue (+$1308)
    • Skyscraper Grey (+$1308)
    • Storm Bay metallic (+$2000)
    • Frozen Pure Grey metallic (+$3846)

    The 118i Sport is only available in solid black paint.

    Specs

    Type
    MULTI POINT F/INJ, PORT & DIRECT F/INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    1798 - 19871499 - 1998
    Size (L)
    1.8L, 2.0L2.0L, 1.5L
    Induction
    INLINE 4TURBO 4, TURBO 3
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1612 - 16
    Power
    72kW - 126kW103kW - 233kW
    Power RPM
    60004600 - 5750
    Torque
    142Nm - 203Nm220Nm - 450Nm
    Torque RPM
    3600 - 46001480 - 2000
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    13 - 13.059.5 - 11.1

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