Toyota Avensis Verso 2001 vs BMW X3 2009
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Avensis Verso engine produces 27 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 100 NM less than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Toyota Avensis Verso reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis Verso is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Toyota Avensis Verso consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Avensis Verso could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota Avensis Verso consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 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 X3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW X3 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 Avensis Verso 2001 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Avensis Verso 2001 2.0 engine BMW X3 2009 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW X3 2009 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.67 m | |
| Toyota Avensis Verso is 8 cm longer than the BMW X3, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Avensis Verso is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 282 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 282 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2422 litres | 1560 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Avensis Verso (by 862 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis Verso is 0.7 metres less than that of the BMW X3, which means Toyota Avensis Verso can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 2`265 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 6400 | |
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