Toyota Avensis first generation

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The Toyota Avensis first generation (1998–2003): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 32 versions in the United Kingdom.

Model codes: T220 · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,490–4,600 mm RDW	4,520–4,600 mm
Width	1,710–1,760 mm RDW	1,710 mm
Height	1,430–1,530 mm RDW	1,425–1,500 mm
Wheelbase	2,630–2,830 mm RDW	2,630 mm
Front track	1,480–1,520 mm ASTRA	–
Rear track	1,450–1,520 mm ASTRA	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,170–1,420 kg RDW	–
Mass in running order	1,270–1,520 kg RDW	–
Gross vehicle weight	1,730–2,140 kg RDW	–
Towing, braked trailer	1,300–1,500 kg RDW	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	500 kg RDW	–
Seats and space
Seats	5–7 RDW	–
Doors	4 RDW	–
Performance
Top speed	180–210 km/h RDW	180–195 km/h
Torque	170–280 Nm ASTRA	136–280 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 195/60R15, 205/55R16, 195/65R15, 215/45R17

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
13 years and older	69.2% (68.5–69.9)	69.2%	15,813

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Brakes	40.5%	36.4%
Suspension	37.7%	41.6%
Tyres	32.5%	31.2%
Lights and electrics	31.4%	28.8%
Noise, emissions and leaks	27.7%	17.1%
Body, chassis and structure	22.1%	18.6%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

All 32 versions of the Toyota Avensis first generation

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United Kingdom 32 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2003–20041.8 VVT-i Saloon/Hatchback	1.8 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	7.2 L/100 km NEDC	171 g/km
2003–20041.8 VVT-i Saloon/Hatchback	1.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	7.7 L/100 km NEDC	187 g/km
2003–20041.8 VVT-i Tourer	1.8 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	7.2 L/100 km NEDC	172 g/km
2002–2004Verso 2.0 D-4D	2.0 L	Diesel	5-speed manual	6.5 L/100 km NEDC	173 g/km
2003–20042.0 D4-D Saloon/Hatchback	2.0 L	Diesel	5-speed manual	5.8 L/100 km NEDC	155 g/km
2003–20042.0 D4-D Tourer	2.0 L	Diesel	5-speed manual	6.0 L/100 km NEDC	158 g/km
2003–20042.0 VVT-i Saloon/Hatchback	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.1 L/100 km NEDC	191 g/km
2003–20042.0 VVT-i Saloon/Hatchback	2.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	9.2 L/100 km NEDC	221 g/km
2003–20042.0 VVT-i Tourer	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.1 L/100 km NEDC	193 g/km
2003–20042.0 VVT-i Tourer	2.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	9.4 L/100 km NEDC	224 g/km
2002–2003Verso 2.0 VVT-i	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.6 L/100 km NEDC	202 g/km
2002–2003Verso 2.0 VVT-i	2.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	8.9 L/100 km NEDC	213 g/km
2001–20021.6VVT-i 4 door · 1.6 VVT-i 4 door · 1.6 VVT-i Saloon (no A/C)	1.6 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	7.0 L/100 km NEDC	168 g/km
2001–20021.6 VVT-i 5 door · 1.6 VVT-i Saloon/Liftback	1.6 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	7.1 L/100 km NEDC	170 g/km
2001–20021.8 VVT-i 4 door CDX · 1.8 VVT-i 5 door · 1.8 VVT-i Saloon/Liftback	1.8 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	7.4 L/100 km NEDC	176 g/km
2001–20021.8 VVT-i 4/5 door · 1.8 VVT-i Saloon	1.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	8.1 L/100 km NEDC	194 g/km
2001–20021.8 VVT-i 5 door CDX · 1.8 VVT-i Liftback	1.8 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	8.3 L/100 km NEDC	197 g/km
2001–20021.8 VVT-i Estate	1.8 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	7.6 L/100 km NEDC	182 g/km
2001–20022.0 D4-D 4/5 door · 2.0 D4-D Saloon/Liftback	2.0 L	Diesel	5-speed manual	5.9 L/100 km NEDC	158 g/km
2001–20022.0 D4-D Estate	2.0 L	Diesel	5-speed manual	6.0 L/100 km NEDC	161 g/km
20022.0 D4-D Saloon/Liftback (no A/C)	2.0 L	Diesel	5-speed manual	5.8 L/100 km NEDC	155 g/km
2001–20022.0 VVT-i 4/5 door · 2.0 VVT-i Saloon	2.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	8.6 L/100 km NEDC	207 g/km
20022.0 VVT-i Saloon/Liftback	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	7.6 L/100 km NEDC	181 g/km
20022.0 VVT-i Liftback	2.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	8.8 L/100 km NEDC	212 g/km
2001–20022.0 VVT-i Estate	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	7.8–7.9 L/100 km NEDC	187–188 g/km
2001–20022.0 VVT-i Estate	2.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	8.8–8.9 L/100 km NEDC	214–216 g/km
20011.8 VVT-i 4 door	1.8 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	7.4 L/100 km NEDC	172 g/km
20012.0 D4-D 4/5 door S/Vermont	2.0 L	Diesel	5-speed manual	5.8 L/100 km NEDC	155 g/km
20012.0 VVT-i 4/5 door	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	7.6 L/100 km NEDC	181 g/km
20012.0 VVT-i 4/5 door CDX	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	7.7 L/100 km NEDC	184 g/km
20012.0 VVT-i 4/5 door CDX	2.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	8.7 L/100 km NEDC	210 g/km
20012.0 VVT-i Estate CDX	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	7.9 L/100 km NEDC	189 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.