Volkswagen Passat 2014 vs Toyota Avensis 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Passat engine produces 25 HP less power than Toyota Avensis, but torque is 20 NM more than Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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: | 4.77 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Passat is 6 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 586 litres | 509 litres | |
| Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat has 77 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 800 | 5400 | |
| Pros and Cons: | Volkswagen Passat has 
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