BMW 3 series 2012 vs Toyota Auris 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 94 HP more power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 175 NM more than Toyota Auris. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 3.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Yaris, Toyota iQ | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 3 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.60 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 3 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`050 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 10 200 | 10 400 | |
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