2008 Toyota Yaris vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 1331 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Because 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Yaris. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW X5 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris. 2012 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Yaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Toyota Yaris | 2012 BMW X5 | |
Make | Toyota | BMW |
Model | Yaris | X5 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 265 HP |
Torque | 121 Nm | 576 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1024 kg | 2355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1775 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2933 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 85 L |