Toyota Avensis 2003 vs Subaru Outback 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Toyota Avensis) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Subaru Outback) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 209 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 282 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Avensis engine produces 93 HP less power than Subaru Outback, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Subaru Outback. Due to the lower power, Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 10.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 11.2 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 4.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback, which means that by driving the Toyota Avensis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 675 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Avensis consumes 4.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Toyota Avensis 2003 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Avensis 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.58 m | |
| Toyota Avensis is 2 cm shorter than the Subaru Outback, 2 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Avensis is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 464 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
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