Toyota Avensis 2009 vs Audi A4 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| 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: | 126 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Avensis engine produces 17 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, 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 Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota Corolla Verso | Used also on Seat Exeo | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
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Toyota Avensis is smaller, but higher. Toyota Avensis and Audi A4 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 509 litres | 480 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage capacity. Toyota Avensis has 29 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.6 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Toyota Avensis can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Toyota Avensis has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A4, so Toyota Avensis quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 5400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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