Compare the BMW 1 Series vs Toyota Yaris
AI generated from our expert reviews
Both the BMW 1 Series and the Toyota Yaris have light steering around town and provide driver enjoyment on twisty roads, where the 1 Series is great fun to chuck around corners and the nimble Yaris grips well. In town, the suspension in the Yaris does a good job of soaking up most bumps, though it is firmer on cars with larger alloy wheels or in GR Sport trim. By contrast, the 1 Series is quite firm and jittery at low speeds, with large potholes sending a thud through the cabin. Inside, material quality in the 1 Series is largely very good, with a squidgy dashboard and a solid feel to all surfaces, whereas the Yaris is very dark and dingy, with ugly textured grey plastics forming much of the dashboard. The 1 Series is also longer, more powerful, can tow more and has more room with the back seats folded.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Tow hitch
A fitted towbar for pulling a trailer, caravan or bike rack.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Hybrid |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 300 litres (2 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 286 litres (2 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,135 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 947 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,361 mm x 1,800 mm x 1,459 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 3,950 mm x 1,745 mm x 1,505 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,300 kg Best | Towing capacity 450 kg |
| First year tax rate £455 | First year tax rate £365 Best |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Battery size — | Battery size 0.7 kWh |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 120 Step Auto | Engine name 1.5 Hybrid CVT |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 156 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 116 BHP |
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Hybrid |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 7 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 7.8 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 9.7 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size — | Battery size 0.7 kWh |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 300 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 286 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,135 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 947 litres |
| Length 4,361 mm | Length 3,950 mm |
| Width 1,800 mm | Width 1,745 mm |
| Height 1,459 mm | Height 1,505 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.67 m | Wheelbase 2.56 m |
| Turning circle 11.7 m | Turning circle 11.0 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.