Honda Accord 2003 vs Toyota Avensis 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda Accord) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Toyota Avensis) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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: | 155 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is more dynamic to drive. Honda Accord engine produces 39 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, but torque is 90 NM less than Toyota Avensis. Thanks to more power Honda Accord reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Accord consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Accord could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Accord consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Avensis 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: | 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 Honda Accord engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Honda FR-V, Honda Stream | 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 2.0 engine: In 2001, Honda introduced the K-series engine lineup, featuring an aluminum block with an open-deck design and cast-iron cylinder liners. It utilizes a port fuel injection system, a 16-valve aluminum cylinder head without hydraulic lifters, individual ignition coils, a VTC cam ... More about Honda Accord 2003 2.0 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: | 4.66 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
| Honda Accord is 3 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis, width is practically the same , while the height of Honda Accord is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 459 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Accord is 0.2 metres less than that of the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`300 | |
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| 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 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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