BMW Z4 2006 vs Toyota Yaris 2007
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 17 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW Z4 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW Z4 could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW Z4 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW Z4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 Z4) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW Z4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine: This engine is generally considered decent, with a lifespan of around 250,000 km. While it doesn’t cause major issues if properly maintained, some common problems still arise.
One of the most frequent ... More about Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.09 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.53 m | |
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BMW Z4 is larger, but lower. BMW Z4 is 29 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 8 cm wider, while the height of BMW Z4 is 23 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 240 litres | 275 litres | |
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Toyota Yaris has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW Z4 has 35 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. This could mean that the BMW Z4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means BMW Z4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`520 | 1`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW Z4 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 200 | 2000 | |
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