Toyota Avensis 2006 vs Subaru Legacy 2003

 
Toyota Avensis
2006 - 2009
Subaru Legacy
2003 - 2005
Gearbox: ManualAutomatic
Engine: 1.8 Petrol2.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming 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: 129 HP165 HP
Torque: 170 NM226 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10 seconds11 seconds
Toyota Avensis engine produces 36 HP less power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 56 NM less than Subaru Legacy. Despite less power, Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.28.3
Real fuel consumption: 7.7 l/100km9.3 l/100km
The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that by driving the Toyota Avensis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Avensis consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres60 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 830 km in combined cycle720 km in combined cycle
1030 km on highway920 km on highway
770 km with real consumption640 km with real consumption
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.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km390'000 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 Subaru Legacy engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 19 years6 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota YarisInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Forester
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.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
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.
Toyota Avensis 2006 1.8 engine: This engine is generally considered decent, with a lifespan of around 250,000 km. While it doesn’t cause major issues if properly maintained, some common problems still arise. One of the most frequent ...  More about Toyota Avensis 2006 1.8 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.72 m4.72 m
Width: 1.76 m1.73 m
Height: 1.52 m1.47 m
Toyota Avensis and Subaru Legacy are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 520 litres429 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1649 litres
Toyota Avensis has more luggage capacity.
Toyota Avensis has 91 litres more trunk space than the Subaru Legacy.
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.2 metres more than that of the Subaru Legacy.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8201`945
Safety: no datano data
Quality:Toyota Avensis has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Subaru Legacy has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably better
Average price (€): 20001800
Pros and Cons: Toyota Avensis has
  • timing chain engine
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
Subaru Legacy has
  • timing belt engine
  • more power
  • has 4x4 drive
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • lower price
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