Toyota Avensis 2006 vs Subaru Outback 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| 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: | 163 HP | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 227 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Avensis engine produces 10 HP less power than Subaru Outback, but torque is 3 NM more than Subaru Outback. Despite less power, Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Outback is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Avensis could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Avensis consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru Outback 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 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Outback might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.55 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Avensis is 1 cm shorter than the Subaru Outback, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Avensis is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.2 metres more than that of the Subaru Outback. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`905 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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