I would not have thought that 100bhp diesel would be enough to make the passat a drivers car. I think for the size of car you should be thinking of the 130 bhp model. The avensis at least has 125bhp which would make a big difference and I guess would be better equiped than the comfortline passat which is really basic spec.
I get the feeling your heart wants the passat but your head is telling you the Avensis. Out of those two I'd go for the avensis
Hi Charlie27. It's good you come here for advice, If you don't know anything about cars then here is a good place to start. Would I be correct in saying that it is the new model passat? The boot in the passat is huge. The power of the avensis would be better I think not for speed, but for driveability. The car is too big for 104bhp. More power means you will be able to climb hills easier, overtake more SAFELY, which you will do from time to time and more power means you can do it in safer time with less danger. Some people don't seem to get this point! You will be able to overtake on the motorway easier, and when people pull out from the left lane in front of you you will be able to get up to speed quicker. Also I think the avensis would be a better buy because I think they are more reliable than the passats. The new models seem to be giving trouble. I have an 02 passat and think it's rubbish apart from engine. Too much trouble and costs too much to repair! Haven't got a spin in the new one, sure they look nice! Anyway take a good spin in the two it's up to you in the end! If it's the old model passat go for the toyota for sure!
I suppose one other thing I should have mentioned was the Avensis was with a main dealer and the Passat was with a smaller local crew.
The Avensis therefore has a 12 month parts & sevice guarantee, the VW had not.
I would be tempted to buy an Avensis without a warranty over a Passat with one, but as it's the other way around, no contest...Avensis for me
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