Toyota Avensis 2003 vs Honda Civic 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Avensis engine produces 24 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 105 NM more than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the Toyota Avensis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Avensis consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Avensis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Honda Civic engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | Used also on Honda FR-V | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 Honda Civic 2006 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda Civic 2006 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
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Toyota Avensis is larger. Toyota Avensis is 14 cm longer than the Honda Civic, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota Avensis is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 390 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.6 metres more than that of the Honda Civic, which means Toyota Avensis can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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