Toyota Avensis (1997 – 2000) vs Acura EL (1997 – 2000): specs compared
The Toyota Avensis is the more powerful of the two, with up to 128 hp against 107 hp. It has the higher top speed: 205 km/h against 175 km/h. The Acura EL is the lighter car, from 1,145 kg against 1,170 kg.
| Specification |
Toyota
Avensis
1997 – 2000
|
Acura
EL
1997 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2000 | 1997 – 2000 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 128 hp | 107 hp |
| Torque | 145 – 250 Nm | 139 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.3 – 12.2 s | 9.4 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 205 km/h | 175 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 9.0 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,491 mm | 4,481 mm |
| Width | 1,709 mm | 1,704 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,394 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,629 mm | 2,619 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,170 – 1,295 kg | 1,145 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

