Corolla Altis 1.6 ECT vs Altis 1.8 CVT

[hassangr8]

1.8 CVT is way better than 1.6 in terms of power, economy acceleration etc. CVT is 7 forward whereas 1.6 is 4 forward auto transmission which make hell of difference.....

[arbaz.ahmed.91]

Brother,
Corolla Altis 1.8 is equipped with 7 speed CVT. Bigger engine with better transmission. On the other hand Corolla Altis 1.6 is equipped with outdated 4 speed automatic transmission. So Altis 1.8 provides better fuel avg. On longer journeys.

[alibintahir]

but depending on one's driving style may get better fuel average for a 1.8

I agree with you on this because of the CVT-i Transmission in comparison with the obsolete 4-speed SuperECT Automatic Transmission in Altis 1.6, still, the difference in fuel average isn't that much.

the dilemma of our society _ 1.6 will sale better than 1.8 cvt-i

I second you on this, but this is what it is and based on the Pakistani market mindset, 1.6 Altis will sell faster in comparison with 1.8 CVT-i.

which make hell of difference

I highly doubt that sir. In terms of power, yes, but in fuel economy, not so much based on my experience.

1.8 provides better fuel avg. On longer journeys

Slightly better average as I practically checked both and the difference was not much.

[aziz.rehan]

4 speed auto in such expensive car is bad go for 1.8.

[hassangr8]

Bro 1.8 has better fuel average as per my experience.... May vary on driving style.....

[alibintahir]

Bro, I'm also sharing my experience by driving both cars with the same driving style and the fuel average of Altis 1.8 CVT-i is no doubt better than Altis 1.6 but the difference isn't that much (hardly around 1.5 kmpl)

[hassangr8]

1.5-2 km is way too goo difference when you are getting excellent power, acceleration as well....... Thanks for your input on this...... Stay blessed.

[alibintahir]

1.5-2 km is way too goo difference

I said hardly 1.5 kmpl, this doesn't mean the case is always the same because, in City driving, Altis 1.6 gives the same fuel average if not better. Anyways, maybe your experience is different than mine, but I'm pretty satisfied with what I have and it gives me pretty decent mileage. Thank you for your input too. Stay blessed.

[pwuser15200597755]

1.8 only have some cosmetic changes with cvt trnsmtion & our roadside mechanics and even 3s delarships doesnt have proper knowledge to chage cvt oil (i thnk its better to have 4 speed auto in PAKISTAN),
Grande headlights are expensive due to auto-leveling & this option is useless on highways & motorways,
Both have same road grip, same seats with same hard cushioing. thats why mostly people buy altis 1.6 instead of grande 1.8.

[aziz.rehan]

That's also good points

[arbaz.ahmed.91]

4 speed automatic transmission in Altis 1.6

[ali454]

Grande and 1.6 have same fuel average in city.
On motorway 1.8 gives 1kmpl more due to CVT.

Obviously 1.8 is better than 1.6. it is expensive as well.

[khurram.mumtaz133]

I recently booked Altis 1.6 auto.
But honestly speaking/telling, if i have had that extra 3-4 lacks in my pocket, i would have been go for Altis 1.8, bcoz of the following reasons:
1- Extra power
2- CVT transmission
3- Sun roof

[ibrahimnaveed356]

1.8 CVT has better average then 1.6 Auto
i know this bcz i own the 1.6 Auto
and the fuel average is not more 8.5-9.5 km.l

Grande i have seen achieving 12-13 km/l in city easily

[pwuser164163568474]

i own the 1.6 Autoand the fuel average is not more 8.5-9.5 km.l

I've gotten up to 13 km/l in the city with less traffic and barely any signals and literally have never gotten below 10 km/l in the city. A friend's Grande is usually around 9.
There are many factors but generally the 1.6 does slightly do better in the city and the grande better on the highway.

[daniyalcars72]

well driving style matters to ..and as far as i have experienced the 1.6 auto does less in city and long then grande mainly due to the dated 4speed auto gear box ..cvti is very good in grande with 1.8 engine.

[alibintahir]

Maybe it's your driving style.
I used to get around 13-13.5 km/l in city traffic (not in rush hour) with the AC on. However, my cousin gets 11-12 km/l under the same traffic conditions with his Grande.

[pwuser164163568474]

The 4 speed, while dated, is quite economical in its overdrive gear. So during city drives it has the capacity to return quite an average. The CVT really does shine at higher speed efficiency

[ibrahimnaveed356]

bro i barely go above 60-70 km/h in city when needed
Driving around nice and slow
never push the car hard, neither do i brake hard
use octane boosters, fuel njector cleaners, tried everything

i keep it well maintained, get all it's maintanence done on time and keep the tire pressure in check and everything remotely realted to Fuel average.

But i have never ever gotten 10 km.l in city with AC
let alone 13 km/L

my dad got 13.5 km/L on motorway at 120 km/h
this was last year when he went to Islamabad

[alibintahir]

I wasn't talking about regular or periodic maintenance, I was talking about the driving style.

This is the average I obtained while visiting my village, which is approximately 265 Km Away.

This is the routine average I achieved during rush hours while using it as my daily driver.

I hope you now believe me.