Subaru Outback 2003 vs Toyota Avensis 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 227 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Outback engine produces 57 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, but torque is 53 NM less than Toyota Avensis. Thanks to more power Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 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 Subaru Outback consumes 2.7 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 405 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 370'000 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 Subaru Outback engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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 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: | 4.73 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.52 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Subaru Outback is 3 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis, 1 cm wider, while the height of Subaru Outback is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Outback is 0.4 metres less than that of the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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