2003 Toyota Avensis vs. 2012 Audi TT
To start off, 2012 Audi TT is newer by 9 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 1,964 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi TT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi TT (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Avensis.
Because 2012 Audi TT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi TT will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Audi TT (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Avensis. 2012 Audi TT has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Avensis has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Avensis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi TT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Toyota Avensis | 2012 Audi TT | |
Make | Toyota | Audi |
Model | Avensis | TT |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4201 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1359 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2469 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |