BMW 1 series 2015 vs Lexus CT 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (BMW 1 series) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus CT) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 91 HP more power than Lexus CT, whereas torque is 258 NM more than Lexus CT. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 3.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 45 litres | |
| 850 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW 1 series can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 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 Lexus CT engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 2 sērija | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW 1 sērija 2015 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and ... More about BMW 1 sērija 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.35 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series is 2 cm shorter than the Lexus CT, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 1 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 985 litres | |
| BMW 1 series has 15 litres less trunk space than the Lexus CT. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 215 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.1 metres more than that of the Lexus CT. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`005 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 13 800 | |
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