Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Medium
Production years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Toyota decided to retire the Carina nameplate and introduced the Avensis in 1997 in three shapes: sedan, hatchback, and station wagon.
Since its sales started to rise in Europe, Toyota decided to build a vehicle tailored for European customers. Its competition was tough, and it had to fight its way up against Opel, Vauxhall, Peugeot, Renault, or Volkswagen. To succeed, it had come with a better-designed vehicle since the Carina was too bland for Europeans' taste.
Some could say that the Avensis' headlights somehow resemble those installed on the third generation of the BMW 3-Series (the E36), with its dual lamps under a clear glass design. Of course, speculations followed, but the customers couldn't care less than that. The small, short grille with horizontal slats was extended on the lower side of the bumper with additional cooling areas and air-intakes. In the station wagon shape, the car featured a more extended roof over the trunk area and a slightly tilted forward tailgate at the back.
Inside, Toyota insisted on having a high building quality, and it achieved that. Even though some European carmakers could match the same fittings, most of them lacked behind, especially the middle and premium brands. Still, it offered good upholstery options and a long list of standard features. The split-folding rear bench increased the trunk space of the Avensis Wagon from 580 liters (20.5 cu-ft) to 1,996 liters (70.5 cu-ft).
Under the hood, the Japanese carmaker installed a choice of five engines paired to a five-speed manual gearbox. For specific markets and engines, Toyota offered a 4-speed automatic transmission.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1587 cm3 |
Power: | 81 KW @ 6000 RPM 110 HP @ 6000 RPM 109 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 145 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118.1 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.9 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: | 185/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 179.9 in (4569 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.1 in (1,481/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.5 in (2629 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.7 cuFT (530 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2678.6 lbs (1215 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3814 lbs (1730 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 193 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 4AT FWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1762 cm3 |
Power: | 81 KW @ 5600 RPM 110 HP @ 5600 RPM 109 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 114 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 155 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.4 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: | 185/65R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 179.9 in (4569 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.1 in (1,481/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.5 in (2629 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.7 cuFT (530 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2712 lbs (1230 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3968 lbs (1800 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 5MT FWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1762 cm3 |
Power: | 81 KW @ 5600 RPM 110 HP @ 5600 RPM 109 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 114 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 155 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118.1 mph (190 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: | 185/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 179.9 in (4569 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.1 in (1,481/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.5 in (2629 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.7 cuFT (530 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2678.6 lbs (1215 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3880.1 lbs (1760 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 186 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 4AT FWD (128 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 94 KW @ 5400 RPM 128 HP @ 5400 RPM 126 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 131 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 178 Nm @ 4400 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): | 10.8 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: | 195/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 179.9 in (4569 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.1 in (1,481/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.5 in (2629 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.7 cuFT (530 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2822 lbs (1280 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3968 lbs (1800 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT FWD (128 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 94 KW @ 5400 RPM 128 HP @ 5400 RPM 126 BHP @ 5400 RPM |
Torque: | 131 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 178 Nm @ 4400 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): | 9.5 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: | 195/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 179.9 in (4569 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.1 in (1,481/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.5 in (2629 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.7 cuFT (530 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2766.8 lbs (1255 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3968.3 lbs (1800 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 203 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L D4-D 5MT FWD (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1995 cm3 |
Power: | 81 KW @ 4000 RPM 110 HP @ 4000 RPM 109 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 250 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118.1 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.6 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: | 195/60 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 179.9 in (4569 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.1 in (1,481/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.5 in (2629 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.7 cuFT (530 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2932.1 lbs (1330 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4034.5 lbs (1830 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 158 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TD 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1975 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 4000 RPM 90 HP @ 4000 RPM 89 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 150 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM 203 Nm @ 2200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.2 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: | 185/65 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 179.9 in (4569 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.1 in (1,481/1,450 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 103.5 in (2629 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.4 cuFT (521 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2844 lbs (1290 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4034.5 lbs (1830 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 157.1 g/km |