BMW 3 series 1993 vs Toyota Avensis 1997

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BMW 3 series
1993 - 1999
Toyota Avensis
1997 - 2000
Body: CabrioHatchback
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/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 - 2.8 (petrol)1.6 - 2.0 (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: 115 - 193 HP90 - 128 HP
Torque: 168 - 280 NM145 - 250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.7 - 14 seconds9.3 - 12.2 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.1 - 11.05.9 - 9.0
BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 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: 4.43 m4.49 m
Width: 1.71 m1.71 m
Height: 1.35 m1.42 m
BMW 3 series is 6 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 7 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 230 litresno data
Turning diameter: 10 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.8 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`820~ 1`331
Safety:
Quality:
low

high
Average price (€): 76001200
Rating in user reviews: 7.0/10 8.0/10
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • only petrol engines available
  • better manoeuvrability
Toyota Avensis has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
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