Toyota Avensis 2012 vs BMW 3 series 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 132 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Avensis engine produces 38 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 90 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Avensis could require 180 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota Avensis consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 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 Avensis engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Auris, Toyota Verso | Used also on BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 m | |
| Toyota Avensis is 9 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota Avensis is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 509 litres | 480 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage capacity. Toyota Avensis has 29 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.5 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Toyota Avensis can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 12 800 | |
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