BMW X3 vs Toyota Corolla – Differences & prices compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Toyota Corolla has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28600 £, while the BMW X3 costs 51300 £. That’s a price difference of around 22680 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW X3 manages with 2.80 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Toyota Corolla with 4.40 L. The difference is about 1.60 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW X3 has a convincingly edge – offering 398 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 220 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X3 is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Toyota Corolla takes 7.50 s. That’s about 2.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW X3 performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

Space and Everyday Use: Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Toyota Corolla is noticeable lighter – 1420 kg compared to 1930 kg. The difference is around 510 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW X3 offers noticeable more room – 570 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 209 L.

In maximum load capacity, the BMW X3 performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1700 L, which is about 648 L more than the Toyota Corolla.

When it comes to payload, BMW X3 evident takes the win – 570 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Our conclusion: The BMW X3 proves to be is largely superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, BMW X3 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.