Toyota Avensis 2003 vs Alfa Romeo 159 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 159 is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Avensis engine produces 4 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 159, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 159, which means that by driving the Toyota Avensis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Avensis consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 159. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo 159 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Toyota Avensis 2003 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Avensis 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.42 m | |
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Toyota Avensis is smaller, but higher. Toyota Avensis is 3 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo 159, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Avensis is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 405 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.2 metres more than that of the Alfa Romeo 159. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 2`045 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Alfa Romeo 159 has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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