Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Medium
Production years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Toyota launched the second generation of the Avensis in 2003 in three body versions: sedan, liftback, and station wagon.
With the second Avensis generation, Toyota entered deeply into the European mid-size car segment. The Japanese carmaker considered that a liftback version should cover the needs for both trunk space and look. Opel and Ford did the same with the Vectra and Mondeo, respectively. The French and Italian carmakers, on the other hand, didn't bother with three shapes.
Toyota designed the Avensis in France, where the Laguna liftback was on the mid-size segment podium. But that didn't impress too many other customers. The big headlights and the tall front fascia, even if it was curved over the hood, it didn't impress too much. Its proportions were well but more bland than bold. Moreover, the car's back was often criticized due to its thick C-pillar, which damaged the rear-quarter visibility.
The cabin, on the other hand, was rightly spaced. It offered enough room for five passengers. Thanks to its split-folding rear bench, the trunk could expand from 510 liters (18 cu-ft) to 1,320 (46.6 cu-ft). But still, the dashboard was not such an attractive element. It was right but bland.
Under the hood, the Avensis was available with a wide choice of engines ranging from a 1.6-liter gasoline unit up to 2.4-liter gasoline. The five-door version was available with the diesel versions from the D-4D engine family, offered in a few power options. The standard transmission was a five-speed manual, and a sequential automatic transmission was available.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L VVT-i 4AT FWD (129 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1794 cm3 |
Power: | 95 KW @ 6000 RPM 129 HP @ 6000 RPM 127 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 170 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.3 in (4630 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/59.4 in (1,501/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2778 lbs (1260 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4012 lbs (1820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.8 mpg US (10.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 187 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L VVT-i 5MT FWD (129 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1794 cm3 |
Power: | 95 KW @ 6000 RPM 129 HP @ 6000 RPM 127 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 170 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.3 in (4630 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/59.4 in (1,501/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2733.7 lbs (1240 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4012.4 lbs (1820 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 171 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L VVT-i 4AT FWD (147 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 108 KW @ 5700 RPM 147 HP @ 5700 RPM 145 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 145 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 196 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127 mph (204 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.3 in (4630 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/59.4 in (1,501/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2954 lbs (1340 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4178 lbs (1895 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.4 mpg US (12.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 221 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L VVT-i 5MT FWD (147 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 108 KW @ 5700 RPM 147 HP @ 5700 RPM 145 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 145 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 196 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.3 in (4630 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/59.4 in (1,501/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2888.1 lbs (1310 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4177.8 lbs (1895 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 191 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L VVT-i 5AT FWD (163 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2362 cm3 |
Power: | 120 KW @ 5800 RPM 163 HP @ 5800 RPM 161 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 170 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 230 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 136.7 mph (220 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/45 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.3 in (4630 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/59.4 in (1,501/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2976.2 lbs (1350 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4199.8 lbs (1905 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 227 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L D-4D 5MT FWD (116 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 4000 RPM 116 HP @ 4000 RPM 114 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 207 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 280 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.3 in (4630 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/59.4 in (1,501/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3031.4 lbs (1375 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4343.1 lbs (1970 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 155 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L D-4D 6MT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2231 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 3600 RPM 150 HP @ 3600 RPM 148 BHP @ 3600 RPM |
Torque: | 229 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 310 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.3 in (4630 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/59.4 in (1,501/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3152.6 lbs (1430 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4343.1 lbs (1970 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 157 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L D-4D D-CAT 6MT FWD (177 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2231 cm3 |
Power: | 130 KW @ 3600 RPM 177 HP @ 3600 RPM 174 BHP @ 3600 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 400 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 136.7 mph (220 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 182.3 in (4630 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/59.4 in (1,501/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18 cuFT (510 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3163.6 lbs (1435 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4343.1 lbs (1970 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 161 g/km |