Toyota Avensis Overview (1998 - 2003)
1998 - 2003



Tech Specs Summary
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- 109 - 130 mph
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- 9.1 - 12.2 seconds
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- 89 - 142 hp
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- 27.6 - 39.2 mpg
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- 2,822 - 3,153 lbs
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- 18 ft3 (Sedan)
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- 18.7 - 52.3 ft3 (Wagon)
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- 17.7 ft3 (Hatchback)
This generation of the Toyota Avensis was produced by the Japanese manufacturer Toyota between 1998 - 2003. It's a front engined front-wheel drive car and came as a sedan, wagon or hatchback. There are five power levels available from either a 2 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine or 1.6 L Inline 4 gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut suspension front and rear.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Avensis is the Toyota Avensis Limousine 2.0 which scores 2.2★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 142 hp and a power/weight ratio of 20.88 lb/hp it has a top speed of 130 mph and gets to 62 mph in 9.1 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Toyota Avensis Wagon 2.0 D-4D is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 611 miles and can store 18.7-52.3 cubic feet of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 2,866 lbs.


1998-2003 Avensis Overview
