BMW 1 series 2011 vs Lexus CT 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 37 HP more power than Lexus CT, whereas torque is 78 NM more than Lexus CT. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 3.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Lexus CT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus CT, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 1 series could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus CT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Lexus CT gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Lexus CT) 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. | |||
| 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. Note, however, that this BMW 1 series version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of BMW 1 series 2011 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 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: | 5 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 1 series and Lexus CT are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 360 litres | 345 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 985 litres | |
| BMW 1 series has 15 litres more 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: | 10.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.5 metres more than that of the Lexus CT, which means BMW 1 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`845 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 8800 | |
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