Toyota Avensis 2005 vs Toyota Corolla 2004
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Avensis engine produces 87 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 185 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.7 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Avensis consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Avensis could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso, Lexus IS | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota Avensis engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
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Toyota Avensis is larger. Toyota Avensis is 22 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 5 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Avensis is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 437 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage capacity. Toyota Avensis has 73 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 1 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Toyota Avensis can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Avensis has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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