1.6 or 1.8 petrol Avensis, much in the difference?

marklazarcovic

Other than tax , is there a noticeable economy difference and power difference?

Which is best model to have ?


Thanks in advance

colm_mcm

Which model are you talking 03-09 or 09-now?

The older model 1.8 will be more economical if you do more high speed driving, new model 1.6 is better on fuel than the 1.8 regardless but it’s very close.

jharr100

marklazarcovic wrote: »

Other than tax , is there a noticeable economy difference and power difference?

Which is best model to have ?


Thanks in advance

The 1.8 is far easier to live with on a motorway cruise . The 1.6 revs over 3000 rpm in 5th gear at around 120kph so it's quite noisy and uncomfortable at higher speeds.

marklazarcovic

What about economy difference?

bazz26

You still haven't told us which generation of Avensis you are interested in. 2003 to 2009 or 2009 to 2018?

marklazarcovic

09+

bazz26

Ok, those would be fitted with the dual VVTi engines which are quite good on fuel. I'd have the 1.8 litre over the 1.6 though, the Avensis is a big car so the extra bit of poke would be useful for overtaking. I cannot see the fuel economy difference between both being a deal breaker. 1.8 versions are rare enough though and most of them especially if automatic would have been ex rentals I'd say.

marklazarcovic

I'll keep my eye on that cheers, enjoyable drive?

colm_mcm

marklazarcovic wrote: »

I'll keep my eye on that cheers, enjoyable drive?

Depends on what you enjoy! They’re reasonably quiet and comfortable. They’re not involving but they’re not offensive either.

1.8 manual would really be a U.K. thing. Aim for a model with lumbar support and cruise control etc. These would be called Strata models here.