Toyota Avensis Overview (2003 - 2009)
2003 - 2009


Tech Specs Summary
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- 121 - 138 mph
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- 8.6 - 11.4 seconds
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- 114 - 175 BHP
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- 29.4 - 48.7 mpg
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- 1,285 - 1,560 kg
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- 510 - 1,320 L (Hatchback)
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- 520 - 1,500 L (Estate)
This generation of the Toyota Avensis was produced by the Japanese manufacturer Toyota between 2003 - 2009. It's a front engined front-wheel drive car and came as either a hatchback or estate. There are many power levels available from either a 2 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine or 1.8 L Inline 4 petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and double wishbone rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Avensis is the Toyota Avensis 2.2 D-4D T180 which scores 2.4★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 175 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 119 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 138 mph and gets to 62 mph in 8.6 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Toyota Avensis 2.0 Estate D-4D is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 632 miles and can store 520-1,500 litres of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 1,300 kg.


2003-2009 Avensis Overview
