Volkswagen Sharan 1997 vs Toyota Avensis Verso 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 19.1 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis Verso is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Sharan engine produces 6 HP less power than Toyota Avensis Verso, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Toyota Avensis Verso. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Sharan reaches 100 km/h speed 6.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis Verso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Sharan consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis Verso, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Sharan could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Sharan consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis Verso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 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 Volkswagen Sharan engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Audi A6, Seat Alhambra, Seat Leon | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Sharan 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. | |||
| Toyota Avensis Verso 2001 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 Verso 2001 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.68 m | |
| Volkswagen Sharan is 3 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis Verso, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Sharan is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 282 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 282 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2422 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Sharan is 0.7 metres more than that of the Toyota Avensis Verso, which means Volkswagen Sharan can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`250 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1600 | |
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