2005 Toyota Avensis vs. 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2005 Toyota Avensis and 2005 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Avensis (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 4 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Toyota Avensis (170 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. (165 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Avensis | 2005 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Avensis | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1366 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
