The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Avensis 1.8 (12 - 15) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (19 - ..)
€ 26,400
€ 43,700
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Toyota Avensis 1.8 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.4 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the VW Passat GTE.
Toyota Avensis 1.8
VW Passat GTE
58.3
71.3
81.1
58.4
72.1
82
71.3 in
Width
72.1 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
58.3 in
Height
58.4 in
106.3
185.4
109.7
191.9
185.4 in
Length
191.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
109.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Avensis 1.8
VW Passat GTE
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
617 lb
16.18 %
General
Toyota Avensis 1.8
VW Passat GTE
T27
Generation
B8
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Avensis 1.8
VW Passat GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
2ZR-FAE
Engine Code
*DGE*
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
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Toyota Avensis 1.8
145 hp
215 hp
VW Passat GTE
133 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Toyota Avensis 1.8
133 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Passat GTE
Performance
Toyota Avensis 1.8
VW Passat GTE
124 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Avensis 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat GTE
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Toyota Avensis 1.8
22.05 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Avensis 1.8
VW Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Toyota Avensis 1.8
36 mpg
168 mpg
VW Passat GTE
27 mpg
city
No data
44 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
574 mi
Range
2219 mi
Toyota Avensis 1.8
574 mi
2219 mi
VW Passat GTE
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).
26.6 kWh
Toyota Avensis 1.8
123.1 kWh
26.6 kWh
VW Passat GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Avensis 1.8
VW Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
