Toyota Avensis (1997 – 2000) vs Kia Shuma (1998 – 2001): specs compared
The Toyota Avensis is the more powerful of the two, with up to 128 hp against 112 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.3 s against 10.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 205 km/h against 196 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 7.9 L/100 km. The Kia Shuma is the lighter car, from 1,075 kg against 1,170 kg.
| Specification |
Toyota
Avensis
1997 – 2000
|
Kia
Shuma
1998 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | South Korea |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2000 | 1998 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 128 hp | 88 – 111 hp |
| Torque | 145 – 250 Nm | 135 – 152 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.3 – 12.2 s | 10.6 – 13.8 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 205 km/h | 180 – 196 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 9.0 L/100 km | 7.9 – 9.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,491 mm | 4,480 mm |
| Width | 1,709 mm | 1,710 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,629 mm | 2,560 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,170 – 1,295 kg | 1,075 – 1,081 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.