2003 Toyota Avensis vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 126 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Avensis | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Avensis | Civic |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1219 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
