Audi A4 2004 vs Toyota Avensis 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 24 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.4 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 Audi A4 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A4 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1550 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 1020 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 280'000 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 Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A3 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A4 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
| Audi A4 is 4 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
833 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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