BMW Z4 2011 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: | 184 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is more dynamic to drive. BMW Z4 engine produces 51 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 97 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Thanks to more power BMW Z4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW Z4 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that by driving the BMW Z4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW Z4 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 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: | 300'000 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 Toyota Yaris engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, 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. | |||
| BMW Z4 2011 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ... More about BMW Z4 2011 2.0 engine 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: | 4.24 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.53 m | |
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BMW Z4 is larger, but lower. BMW Z4 is 44 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 9 cm wider, while the height of BMW Z4 is 24 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 275 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z4 is 1.3 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`725 | 1`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | BMW Z4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Yaris has serious deffects in 155 percent more cases than BMW Z4, so BMW Z4 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | 2000 | |
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