BMW 3 series 2007 vs Toyota Auris 2007
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 218 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 41 HP more power than Toyota Auris, but torque is 130 NM less than Toyota Auris. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 7.4 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 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Auris) 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: | 4.58 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.52 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger, but lower. BMW 3 series is 36 cm longer than the Toyota Auris, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 354 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
350 litres | 761 litres | |
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Toyota Auris has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 144 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Auris (by 411 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.6 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`085 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Toyota Auris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Toyota Auris, so Toyota Auris quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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