Audi A4 2007 vs Toyota Avensis 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 34 HP less power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Toyota Avensis. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Seat Exeo | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso, Lexus IS | |
| 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. | |||
| Audi A4 2007 2.0 engine: This diesel engine is essentially a more efficient version of the well-known CAGA engine. The life of its piezo injectors depends heavily on the quality of the fuel used.
The timing belt is replaced at ... More about Audi A4 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
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Audi A4 is larger, but lower. Audi A4 and Toyota Avensis are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 509 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 29 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Avensis, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 5400 | 5000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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