Toyota Avensis 2012 vs Volkswagen Passat 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 132 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| Toyota Avensis engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 40 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Avensis could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota Avensis consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Auris, Toyota Verso | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.52 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Avensis and Volkswagen Passat are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 543 litres | 603 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Toyota Avensis has 60 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.6 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`970 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 5400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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