Toyota Avensis 2012 vs Volkswagen Passat 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 124 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Toyota Avensis engine produces 16 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1300 km in combined cycle | 1520 km in combined cycle | |
| 1500 km on highway | 1750 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 1140 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota Corolla Verso | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| 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): | 2`130 | 2`180 | |
| 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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