Volkswagen Passat 2005 vs Toyota Avensis 2006
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 200 HP | 147 HP | |
Torque: | 280 NM | 196 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 53 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 84 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.1 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
The Toyota Avensis is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Passat consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
1140 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
780 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 2 years | 17 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.76 m | 4.64 m | |
Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
Volkswagen Passat is larger, but slightly lower. Volkswagen Passat is 12 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 1 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 520 litres | |
Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Passat has 45 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 1`895 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | below average | high | |
Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 2200 | 3800 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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