Toyota Avensis 2000 vs Audi A4 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Avensis engine produces 25 HP more power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Toyota Avensis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Avensis consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A4 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. | |||
| Toyota Avensis 2000 2.0 engine: The 2.0-liter gasoline engine debuted in 2000 as a replacement for the 3S-FE. It features an aluminum block with cast-iron liners and an open cooling jacket, an aluminum 16-valve DOHC cylinder head without hydraulic lifters, and a chain-driven timing system. Most versions of ... More about Toyota Avensis 2000 2.0 engine Audi A4 1999 1.8 engine: This engine is known for its reliability and durability, often lasting over 450,000 km with proper maintenance. Regular maintenance, particularly using high-quality oil, is essential to maximize its lifespan and performance. One of the most common issues is the failure of the vacuum regulator for the intake ... More about Audi A4 1999 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.42 m | |
| Toyota Avensis is 12 cm longer than the Audi A4, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Avensis is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1250 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.3 metres less than that of the Audi A4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
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