Rover 45 2002 vs Toyota Avensis 2012
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Rover 45 engine produces 2 HP less power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 11 NM less than Toyota Avensis. Despite less power, Rover 45 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 6.9 | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Rover 45 consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Rover 45 could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Avensis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Rover 75 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Avensis 2012 2.0 engine: Owners often report increasing oil consumption, which becomes particularly pronounced over time. Additionally, the water pump has a limited service life, and after 150,000 km, the timing chain tends to ... More about Toyota Avensis 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.36 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.48 m | |
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Rover 45 is smaller. Rover 45 is 35 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Rover 45 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 509 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
717 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage space. Rover 45 has 129 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 45 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Toyota Avensis, which means Rover 45 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 6400 | |
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