Toyota Auris 2013 vs BMW 1 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Auris engine produces 26 HP less power than BMW 1 series, whereas torque is 55 NM less than BMW 1 series. Due to the lower power, Toyota Auris reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 3.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1360 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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 1 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 132 mm (5.2 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Yaris, Toyota iQ | Used also on Mini Cooper | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 1 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Toyota Auris 2013 1.4 engine: Toyota introduced this 1.4-liter turbocharged diesel engine in 2001, and production continued until 2017. It features a Bosch Common Rail fuel injection system, initially equipped with electromagnetic injectors until 2008. These were later replaced by non-repairable ... More about Toyota Auris 2013 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Auris is 5 cm shorter than the BMW 1 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota Auris is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1200 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Auris is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 1 series, which means Toyota Auris can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The BMW 1 series scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Toyota Auris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Toyota Auris, so Toyota Auris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 8000 | |
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