Toyota Avensis 2012 vs BMW 3 series 2012

 
Toyota Avensis
2012 - 2015
BMW 3 series
2012 - 2015
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 152 HP184 HP
Torque: 196 NM270 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9 seconds7.3 seconds
BMW 3 series is a more dynamic driving.
Toyota Avensis engine produces 32 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 74 NM less than BMW 3 series. Due to the lower power, Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.9no data
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres60 litres
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)Rear wheel drive (RWD)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km300'000 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: 18 years7 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota CamryInstalled on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Toyota Avensis 2012 2.0 engine: Owners often report increasing oil consumption, which becomes particularly pronounced over time. Additionally, the water pump has a limited service life, and after 150,000 km, the timing chain tends to ...  More about Toyota Avensis 2012 2.0 engine 

BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ...  More about BMW 3 sērija 2012 2.0 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.71 m4.62 m
Width: 1.81 m1.81 m
Height: 1.48 m1.43 m
Toyota Avensis is 9 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota Avensis is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 509 litres480 litres
Toyota Avensis has more luggage capacity.
Toyota Avensis has 29 litres more trunk space than the BMW 3 series.
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters11.3 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): 2`0201`965
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 (€): 740011 600
Pros and Cons: Toyota Avensis has
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
BMW 3 sērija has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
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