Subaru Outback 2002 vs Toyota Avensis 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Outback) 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 209 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 282 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Subaru Outback is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Outback engine produces 93 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Thanks to more power Subaru Outback reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 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 4.5 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 675 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Outback consumes 4.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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: | 4.72 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.52 m | |
| Subaru Outback is 2 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Outback is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 464 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
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