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Home›Duel›Toyota Yaris vs BMW 116i

Performance comparison

Toyota Yaris Hybrid vs BMW 116i F40: which is truly faster?

Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.

ToyotaPetrolFaster

Yaris Hybrid

116 hp · 185 Nm · 1,065 kg · 2021

VS
BMWPetrol

116i F40

109 hp · 180 Nm · 1,340 kg · 2019

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO

Parameters and assumptions

Simulation

Start
Standing, straight line
Surface
Dry asphalt, 23°C
Wind
None
Driver
1 person, 75 kg

Calibration

Splits
0–100, 0–200 manufacturer
Power curve
Real measurement (Caralogy)
VMax
Manufacturer limited
Transmission
Losses integrated in model

Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.

Yaris Hybrid116i F40
0–100 km/h9,44 s−1,32 s10,76 s
400 m standing start17,13 s−0,52 s17,65 s
1,000 m standing start30,87 s−1,52 s32,39 s
Top speed (electronically limited)184 km/h195 km/h−11 km/h
Power-to-weight ratio9,18 kg/hpbetter ratio12,29 kg/hp

Watch the race

Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.

ToyotaPetrolYaris Hybrid
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
BMWPetrol116i F40
Speed
0km/h
Timer
0,00s
Distance
0m
100 m
200 m
300 m
400 m
500 m
600 m
700 m
800 m
900 m
1000 m
0m → 1000m
Gap0m

Stage-by-stage comparison

Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.

PalierYaris Hybrid116i F40
0–30 km/h2,61 s2,05 s
0–50 km/h4,37 s3,56 s
0–80 km/h7,03 s7,30 s
0–100 km/h9,44 s10,76 s
0–120 km/h12,58 s15,50 s
0–160 km/h24,68 s31,49 s
400 m standing start17,13 s17,65 s
1,000 m standing start30,87 s32,39 s
Top speed184 km/h195 km/h

Under the bonnet

Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.

Toyota

Yaris Hybrid

9,18kg/hpratio better by 3,11 kg/hp
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power116 hpInline-3 M15A-FXE (Atkinson cycle)
Torque185 Nm
Weight1 065 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
DrivetrainTraction
Gearboxe-CVT (Hybrid Synergy Drive)
BMW

116i F40

12,29kg/hpcompensated by −275 kg
CharacteristicValueDetail
Power109 hp3 cyl
Torque180 Nm
Weight1 340 kgmanufacturer kerb weight
Drivetrain116i
Gearbox6-speed manual

The start: 0 to 100 km/h

Off the line, the Yaris Hybrid hits 100 km/h in 9.44 s versus 10.76 s for the Bmw 116i. Despite the faster sprint time, the Bmw 116i is 7 m further along the track at this moment: stronger low-speed acceleration offsets a slower run beyond 100 km/h.

From 100 km/h to 400 metres

At 200 metres, the Bmw 116i is doing 103 km/h against 114 km/h for the Yaris Hybrid. The gap is 0.05 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.

At 400 metres standing start, the Yaris Hybrid crosses the line in 17.13 s versus 17.65 s. The 0.52 s gap represents roughly 18 m of track — two to three car lengths.

Beyond 400 metres: top speed comes into play

Past 400 metres, the Yaris Hybrid continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 154 km/h versus 143 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Yaris Hybrid finishes in 30.86 s versus 32.38 s, with a 1.52 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (184 vs 195 km/h), preventing any comeback.

What the numbers don’t tell you

Electronically capped at 195 km/h, the Bmw 116i never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor — it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.

With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (9.18 kg/hp vs 12.29 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Manual).

In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 18.41 seconds. The 1.32 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.

Compare with other alternatives

Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.

Instead of Yaris Hybrid
Bmw 218dAudi A3 SedanSkoda Octavia 1.5 TSI 150 7DSG
Instead of 116i F40
Dacia Sandero Stepway Hybrid 140Renault Clio 5 1.3 TCe 140Peugeot 208 Hybrid 136 e-DCS6

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Frequently asked questions

Sur 0–100 km/h, Yaris Hybrid gagne (9,44 s vs 10,76 s).

Yaris Hybrid passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 9,44 secondes (simulation calibrée).

Yaris Hybrid : 116 hp, ratio 9,18 kg/hp. 116i F40 : 109 hp, ratio 12,29 kg/hp.

Yaris Hybrid : 184 km/h. 116i F40 : 195 km/h.