Toyota Avensis 1997 Hatchback

This generation of Toyota Avensis has been produced from November, 1997 to September, 2000. We can provide information about 7 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This Toyota is available with three petrol engines with displacement from 1.6 to 2.0 litres and power of from 110 to 128 horsepower un two diesel engines with displacement 2.0 litres and power of from 90 to 110 horsepower. All engines have a timing belt driven camshaft, which requires more frequent service than a timing chain, but replacing timing belt is less expensive, and these engines are generally slightly more fuel efficient and quieter (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with both manual (5 versions), as well as automatic (2 versions) gearbox.

Toyota Avensis 1997 hatchback average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 7.4 to 9 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 5.9 to 6.5 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Toyota Avensis 1997 hatchback petrol engine version is Toyota Avensis 1.8, consuming 7.4 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Toyota Avensis 1997 hatchback diesel - Toyota Avensis 2.0 D4-D for 100 kilometers consumes 5.9 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Toyota Avensis real-world fuel consumption is on average the same as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Toyota Avensis modification.

Toyota Avensis 1997 hatchback CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 177 to 215 grams per kilometer, but for diesel engine - approximately 158 grams per kilometer. From Toyota Avensis with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Toyota Avensis 1.8 which produces an average of 177 grams of CO2 per kilometer.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 9.3 seconds has Toyota Avensis 2.0 version, conversely the tardiest one is Toyota Avensis 1.8 reaching this speed only in 12.2 seconds. The maximum top speed is 205 km/h for the 2.0 petrol 128 hp version (Toyota Avensis 2.0).

Lenght of Toyota Avensis is 449 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Toyota Avensis is about 17 cm longer than Honda Civic hatchback, but 7 cm shorter than Ford Mondeo hatchback. Toyota Avensis gross weight is from 1300 to 1400 kg (depending on modification), which is about 20 percent lighter than the average for this age and class.

This Toyota is slightly expensive - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 1200 €. According to user reviews, average Toyota Avensis repair costs are 110 € per year. Below you will find more detailed information about Toyota Avensis prices and costs.

In user reviews Toyota Avensis received average grade 8.0 (from 10) - better than average rate for same years cars (7.6). Ratings are quite controversial, both positive and not so good, read more in the reviews below. All authors of reviews would recommend Toyota Avensis to the friend.

Toyota Avensis modifications

Toyota Avensis safety

During safety testing Toyota Avensis has obtained 3 stars from five, which means average safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Toyota Avensis is evaluated with three stars, and for pedestrian protection Toyota Avensis got two stars.

Toyota Avensis prices

Toyota Avensis 1997 - 2000 hatchback price in Latvia is from 700 € to 2000 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Toyota Avensis price is entirely high - Toyota Avensis is approximately for 27 percents more expensive then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 1997 - 2000 prices). Toyota Avensis high price can be explained by its quality above average (see below), therefore this Toyota could be reasonable purchase in long term perspective.