Toyota Avensis 2015 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| 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 | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Avensis engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 40 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Despite the higher power, Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.3 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Avensis consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1240 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1490 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 16 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, 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. | |||
| Toyota Avensis 2015 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine most frequently report excessive oil consumption. The timing chain has a relatively short lifespan, with many owners needing to replace it between 150,000 and 200,000 km. ... More about Toyota Avensis 2015 1.6 engine Volkswagen Passat 2014 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Avensis is 5 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 543 litres | 650 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Toyota Avensis has 107 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. This could mean that the Toyota Avensis uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Toyota Avensis scores higher in safety tests. The Toyota Avensis scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 14 000 | |
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