Subaru Outback 2017 vs Toyota Avensis 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Outback engine produces 43 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Thanks to more power Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.2 | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Outback consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Outback could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Avensis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Auris, Toyota Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Avensis 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.48 m | |
| Subaru Outback and Toyota Avensis are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 512 litres | 543 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage space. Subaru Outback has 31 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 0.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Subaru Outback scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 26 400 | 11 800 | |
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