BMW 3 series 2001 vs Toyota Avensis 2003
| Body: | Coupe | Sedan | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 4 HP less power than Toyota Avensis, but torque is 4 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Due to the lower power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 9.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Avensis) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.48 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 14 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 1.2 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`840 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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