Toyota Auris 2010 vs Toyota Urban Cruiser 2008
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 132 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 138 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Toyota Auris engine produces 23 HP more power than Toyota Urban Cruiser, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Toyota Urban Cruiser. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.6 | |
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The Toyota Urban Cruiser is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Auris consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Urban Cruiser, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Auris could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| Toyota Auris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 Urban Cruiser engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 28 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Verso | Used also on Toyota Yaris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota Auris 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 2010 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine most frequently report excessive oil consumption. The timing chain has a relatively short lifespan, with many owners needing to replace it between 150,000 and 200,000 km. ... More about Toyota Auris 2010 1.6 engine Toyota Urban Cruiser 2008 1.5 engine: The NZ engine series was specifically developed by Toyota for compact cars. First introduced in 1997, these engines are still in production today, proving their longevity and reliability. With proper ... More about Toyota Urban Cruiser 2008 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 3.93 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.53 m | |
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Toyota Auris is larger, but slightly lower. Toyota Auris is 32 cm longer than the Toyota Urban Cruiser, 4 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Auris is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 354 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
750 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`425 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 5200 | |
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