BMW 3 series 1999 vs Toyota Avensis 2003
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| BMW 3 series is available with rear wheel drive, while Toyota Avensis can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.8 - 3.0 (petrol) | 1.6 - 2.4 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Toyota Avensis is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 - 231 HP | 110 - 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 - 300 NM | 150 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 - 12 seconds | 8.6 - 11.4 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 - 10.0 | 5.8 - 9.5 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than Toyota Avensis. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.48 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 14 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 520 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage space. BMW 3 series has 110 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.2 metres less than that of the Toyota Avensis, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`878 | ~ 1`333 | |
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| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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