BMW 3 series 2012 vs Toyota Auris 2013

 
BMW 3 series
2012 - 2015
Toyota Auris
2013 - 2015
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel1.4 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 184 HP90 HP
Torque: 380 NM205 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.6 seconds12.5 seconds
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 4.9 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.6no data
Fuel tank capacity: 57 litres50 litres
900 km with real consumption960 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: 330'000 km300'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 18 years15 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1Installed 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. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
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.
BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine: Because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100,000 km, the BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine. Replacing the timing chain also requires removing the engine from ...  More about BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine 

Toyota Auris 2013 1.4 engine: Toyota introduced this 1.4-liter turbocharged diesel engine in 2001, and production continued until 2017. It features a Bosch Common Rail fuel injection system, initially equipped with electromagnetic injectors until 2008. These were later replaced by non-repairable ...  More about Toyota Auris 2013 1.4 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.62 m4.56 m
Width: 1.81 m1.76 m
Height: 1.43 m1.46 m
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 litres530 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1500 litresno data
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 meters10.4 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`0501`195
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 (€): 94007600
Pros and Cons: BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • higher safety
  • better safety assist technologies
Toyota Auris has
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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