BMW 1 series 2007 vs Toyota Auris 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 97 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 25 HP more power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Toyota Auris. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 1 series could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Auris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Auris) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 280'000 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 1 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | Used also on Toyota Corolla | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Auris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 1 series 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.52 m | |
| BMW 1 series is 2 cm longer than the Toyota Auris, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 1 series is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 354 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1150 litres | 761 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 1 series has 24 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Auris. This could mean that the BMW 1 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 389 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Auris, which means BMW 1 series can be harder 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): | 1`748 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Toyota Auris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Toyota Auris, so Toyota Auris quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 3000 | |
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