BMW 3 series 1996 vs Toyota Yaris 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 106 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 34 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Despite the higher power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Yaris) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2001 1.5 engine: The NZ engine series was specifically developed by Toyota for compact cars. First introduced in 1997, these engines are still in production today, proving their longevity and reliability. With proper ... More about Toyota Yaris 2001 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 3.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.48 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but lower. BMW 3 series is 57 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.6 metres less than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 900 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 200 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1000 | |
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