The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Avensis 1.8 (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT (13 - 14)
€ 26,400

€ 30,500

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Toyota Avensis 1.8 is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT.
Toyota Avensis 1.8
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
58.3
71.3
81.1
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
106.3
185.4
106.8
187.8
185.4 in
Length
187.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Avensis 1.8
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.23 %

General
Toyota Avensis 1.8
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
T27
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Toyota Avensis 1.8
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
2ZR-FAE
Engine Code
*CKM*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
145 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
Toyota Avensis 1.8
145 hp
158 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
133 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Avensis 1.8
133 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Toyota Avensis 1.8
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Avensis 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.69 lb/hp
Toyota Avensis 1.8
22.05 lb/hp
20.69 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Avensis 1.8
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Toyota Avensis 1.8
36 mpg
38 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
574 mi
Range
702 mi
Toyota Avensis 1.8
574 mi
702 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
117.5 kWh
Toyota Avensis 1.8
123.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Avensis 1.8
VW Passat 1.4 TSI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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