Toyota Avensis 2006 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Toyota Avensis engine produces 3 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 4 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Toyota Avensis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Avensis consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota Avensis 2006 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 2006 2.0 engine Volkswagen Passat 2005 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2005 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.52 m | |
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Toyota Avensis is smaller. Toyota Avensis is 5 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 603 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Toyota Avensis has 83 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Toyota Avensis can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`895 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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