BMW 3 series 2013 vs Toyota Auris 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 4 HP more power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Toyota Auris. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| 880 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Auris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Auris 2013 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine most frequently report excessive oil consumption. The timing chain has a relatively short lifespan, with many owners needing to replace it between 150,000 and 200,000 km. ... More about Toyota Auris 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.46 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 3 series is 6 cm longer than the Toyota Auris, 5 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1500 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Auris has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 35 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Auris. This could mean that the BMW 3 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.9 metres more than that of the Toyota Auris, which means BMW 3 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`180 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 3 series scores higher in safety tests. The BMW 3 series scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Toyota Auris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Toyota Auris, so Toyota Auris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9400 | 7200 | |
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