Compare Volkswagen Passat B5.5 Variant vs Toyota Avensis 3 Wagon facelift

Variants
1.8 T
1.8 T AT
1.9 TDI 100PS
1.9 TDI 100PS AT
1.9 TDI 130PS 4MOTION
1.9 TDI 130PS 5MT
1.9 TDI 130PS 6MT
1.9 TDI 130PS AT
2.0
2.3 VR5
2.3 VR5 4MOTION
2.3 VR5 AT
2.5 TDI 4MOTION
2.5 TDI 4MOTION AT
2.5 TDI AT
2.5 TDI V6
2.8 4MOTION
2.8 4MOTION AT
4.0 W8 4MOTION
4.0 W8 4MOTION AT
1.6 Valvematic
1.8 Valvematic
1.8 Valvematic CVT
2.0 D-4D
2.0 Valvematic
2.2 D-4D 150hp
2.2 D-CAT 150hp
2.2 D-CAT 150hp AT
2.2 D-CAT 177hp

Capacity

Fuel Capacity
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
205/60 R16, 215/55 R17
Turning Circle
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
10.8 m / 35.4 ft

Construction

Body Style
5-door Station Wagon
5-door Station Wagon

Dimensions

Size | Height
1480 mm / 58.3 in
Size | Length
4682 mm / 184.3 in
4780 mm / 188.2 in
Size | Width
1746 mm / 68.7 in
1810 mm / 71.3 in
Track Width | Front
1550.0 mm / 61.0 in
Wheel Size
6.5J x 16, 7J x 17
Wheelbase
2700 mm / 106.3 in

Performance

CO2 Emission
157 ~ 159 g/km
Towing Capacity
500 kg / 1102 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive

Production

Availability
2012 ~ 2015

Reviews

Neofiliac score
68%
26%
Pros
  • Superb suspension setup in 4Motion models
  • Wonderful engines, including VR5, VR6, and W8
  • Clean, classic styling
  • No bullshit
  • Reliable drivetrain
Cons
  • Semi-independent suspension for FWD models
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine options
  • Worse styling than pre-facelift

Price

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