Lexus CT 2014 vs BMW 1 series 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus CT) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (BMW 1 series) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Lexus CT engine produces 91 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 258 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Lexus CT reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 52 litres | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 1 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 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 Lexus CT engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2015 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus CT is 2 cm longer than the BMW 1 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus CT is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
985 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Lexus CT has 15 litres more trunk space than the BMW 1 series. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 215 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus CT is 0.1 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 2`005 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 10 600 | |
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