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Toyota Avensis Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1997–2001) — First Generation

The first-generation Toyota Avensis arrived as a practical family car offered in three body styles: a four-door sedan, a five-door estate with a long load bay, and a five-door hatchback.

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Toyota Avensis Engines and Transmissions

Toyota Avensis engine options covered both gasoline and diesel. Selected examples include a 1.6 automatic sedan and a 1.8 with manual gearbox, both gasoline, plus a 2.0 diesel automatic. All drive the front wheels, a drivetrain layout that keeps the cabin roomy and running costs modest.

Sedan — Toyota Avensis Engines and Transmissions

Sedan Toyota Avensis Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1587 cm³	101 hp	74 kW	136 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 AT	Gasoline	1587 cm³	101 hp	74 kW	136 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1587 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	145 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1762 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	155 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.8 AT	Gasoline	1762 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	150 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	128 hp	94 kW	178 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	128 hp	94 kW	178 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Diesel	1975 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	203 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Diesel	1995 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	250 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Diesel	1995 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	250 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	150 hp	110 kW	200 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD

Estate 5-door — Toyota Avensis Engines and Transmissions

Estate 5-door Toyota Avensis Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1587 cm³	101 hp	74 kW	136 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1762 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	155 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	128 hp	94 kW	178 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	128 hp	94 kW	178 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1587 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	145 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.8 AT	Gasoline	1762 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	150 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Diesel	1975 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	203 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Diesel	1995 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	250 N⋅m	Manual	FWD

Hatchback 5-door — Toyota Avensis Engines and Transmissions

Hatchback 5-door Toyota Avensis Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1587 cm³	101 hp	74 kW	136 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.8 MT	Gasoline	1762 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	155 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 MT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	128 hp	94 kW	178 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
2.0 AT	Gasoline	1998 cm³	128 hp	94 kW	178 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Diesel	1975 cm³	90 hp	66 kW	203 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.6 MT	Gasoline	1587 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	145 N⋅m	Manual	FWD
1.8 AT	Gasoline	1762 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	150 N⋅m	Automatic	FWD
2.0 MT	Diesel	1995 cm³	110 hp	81 kW	250 N⋅m	Manual	FWD

Toyota Avensis Dimensions

Sedan — Toyota Avensis Dimensions

Sedan Toyota Avensis Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.6 MT	4490 mm	1710 mm	1425 mm	2630 mm	1245 kg	1775 kg	140 mm
1.6 AT	4490 mm	1710 mm	1425 mm	2630 mm	1245 kg	1775 kg	140 mm
1.6 MT	4490 mm	1710 mm	1425 mm	2630 mm	1170 kg	1775 kg	140 mm
1.8 MT	4490 mm	1710 mm	1425 mm	2630 mm	1260 kg	1790 kg	140 mm
1.8 AT	4490 mm	1710 mm	1425 mm	2630 mm	1210 kg	1790 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4490 mm	1710 mm	1425 mm	2630 mm	1285 kg	1800 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4490 mm	1710 mm	1425 mm	2630 mm	1285 kg	1800 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4490 mm	1710 mm	1425 mm	2630 mm	1360 kg	1830 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4490 mm	1710 mm	1425 mm	2630 mm	1360 kg	1830 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4490 mm	1710 mm	1425 mm	2630 mm	1360 kg	1830 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4490 mm	1710 mm	1425 mm	2630 mm	1245 kg	1800 kg	140 mm

Estate 5-door — Toyota Avensis Dimensions

Estate 5-door Toyota Avensis Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.6 MT	4570 mm	1710 mm	1500 mm	2630 mm	1245 kg	1775 kg	140 mm
1.8 MT	4570 mm	1710 mm	1500 mm	2630 mm	1260 kg	1790 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4570 mm	1710 mm	1500 mm	2630 mm	1285 kg	1800 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4570 mm	1710 mm	1500 mm	2630 mm	1285 kg	1800 kg	140 mm
1.6 MT	4570 mm	1710 mm	1500 mm	2630 mm	1280 kg	1775 kg	140 mm
1.8 AT	4570 mm	1710 mm	1500 mm	2630 mm	1245 kg	1800 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4570 mm	1710 mm	1500 mm	2630 mm	1395 kg	1830 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4570 mm	1710 mm	1500 mm	2630 mm	1395 kg	1830 kg	140 mm

Hatchback 5-door — Toyota Avensis Dimensions

Hatchback 5-door Toyota Avensis Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Max weight	Ground clearance, minimum
1.6 MT	4490 mm	1710 mm	1425 mm	2630 mm	1245 kg	1775 kg	140 mm
1.8 MT	4490 mm	1710 mm	1425 mm	2630 mm	1260 kg	1790 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4490 mm	1710 mm	1425 mm	2630 mm	1285 kg	1800 kg	140 mm
2.0 AT	4490 mm	1710 mm	1425 mm	2630 mm	1285 kg	1800 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4490 mm	1710 mm	1425 mm	2630 mm	1360 kg	1830 kg	140 mm
1.6 MT	4490 mm	1710 mm	1425 mm	2630 mm	1245 kg	1775 kg	140 mm
1.8 AT	4490 mm	1710 mm	1425 mm	2630 mm	1230 kg	1790 kg	140 mm
2.0 MT	4490 mm	1710 mm	1425 mm	2630 mm	1360 kg	1830 kg	140 mm

Toyota Avensis Cargo Space

Sedan — Toyota Avensis Cargo Space

Sedan Toyota Avensis Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min
1.6 MT	500 l
1.6 AT	500 l
1.6 MT	500 l
1.8 MT	500 l
1.8 AT	500 l
2.0 MT	500 l
2.0 AT	500 l
2.0 MT	500 l
2.0 MT	500 l
2.0 AT	500 l
2.0 AT	500 l

Estate 5-door — Toyota Avensis Cargo Space

Estate 5-door Toyota Avensis Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min	Trunk volume max
1.6 MT	530 l	1600 l
1.8 MT	530 l	1600 l
2.0 MT	530 l	1600 l
2.0 AT	530 l	1600 l
1.6 MT	530 l	1600 l
1.8 AT	530 l	1600 l
2.0 MT	530 l	1600 l
2.0 MT	530 l	1600 l

Hatchback 5-door — Toyota Avensis Cargo Space

Hatchback 5-door Toyota Avensis Cargo Space
Modification	Trunk volume min
1.6 MT	510 l
1.8 MT	510 l
2.0 MT	510 l
2.0 AT	510 l
2.0 MT	510 l
1.6 MT	510 l
1.8 AT	510 l
2.0 MT	510 l

Toyota Avensis Trims and Equipment

Toyota Avensis trim levels sit on top of the mechanical version, so one engine and gearbox combination can appear with different equipment. The 2.0 diesel automatic sedan, for instance, is listed in Sol specification. Check the individual listing, since features vary by market and build year.

Toyota Avensis Trims and Equipment
Modification	Body	Equipment
2.0 AT	Sedan	Sol
2.0 AT	Sedan	Sol
2.0 AT	Sedan	Executive