Volkswagen Passat 2000 vs Toyota Avensis 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 20 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster.  | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis.  | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Avensis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Toyota Avensis 2000 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 2000 2.0 engine  | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.50 m | |
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Volkswagen Passat is larger. Volkswagen Passat is 8 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.  | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average  | high  | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better  | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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