Honda Accord 2003 vs Toyota Avensis 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is more dynamic to drive. Honda Accord engine produces 24 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Thanks to more power Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Honda Accord consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that by driving the Honda Accord 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, Honda Accord consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Accord gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 Honda Accord engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Honda FR-V | 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. | |||
| Honda Accord 2003 2.2 engine: Honda’s first diesel engine featured an aluminum block, a variable-geometry turbocharger, second-generation Bosch Common Rail injection, 16-valve cylinder head, and a balance shaft integrated into the crankcase. The ... More about Honda Accord 2003 2.2 engine 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: | 4.75 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.52 m | |
| Honda Accord is 5 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis, width is practically the same , while the height of Honda Accord is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 576 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1657 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Accord is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Avensis, which means Honda Accord can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Accord has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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