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Toyota Avensis engines
Toyota Avensis is a Japanese medium and large family car produced since 1997 by Toyota Motor Corporation. Since 2009, the 3rd generation of the model has been produced, and since 2015 its updated version. The name of the car comes from the French avancer, which means “to advance”. The car is not sold officially in North America due to the high popularity of similar cars Camry. Minivan Toyota Avensis Verso is built on a platform different from this model.
The Toyota Avensis was offered with 20 engines since 1997 (8 diesel, 12 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.6 to 2.4 liters, power output from 70 to 218 hp. 15 use a timing chain and 5 a timing belt. 8 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Toyota 3S-FE (about 500,000 km).
Toyota Avensis engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Avensis 1 (T220) 1997–2003 | |||||||
| Toyota 3S-FE | 1997–2003 | 2.0 L R4 | 115–140 hp | petrol | belt | 3.9 L | ~500,000 km |
| Toyota 3ZZ-FE | 1997–2002 | 1.6 L R4 | 110 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~200,000 km |
| Toyota 4A-FE | 1997–2001 | 1.6 L R4 | 100–115 hp | petrol | belt | 3.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota 7A-FE | 1997–2001 | 1.8 L R4 | 105 hp | petrol | belt | 4.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota 1CD-FTV | 1999–2003 | 2.0 L R4 | 90–116 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 6.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota 1ZZ | 2000–2003 | 1.8 L R4 | 120–145 hp | petrol | chain | 3.7 L | ~200,000 km |
| Toyota 1AZ-FSE | 2000–2002 | 2.0 L R4 | 150–155 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota Avensis Verso 1 (XM20) 2001–2009 | |||||||
| Toyota 1AZ-FE | 2001–2009 | 2.0 L R4 | 134–152 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~400,000 km |
| Toyota 1CD-FTV | 2001–2006 | 2.0 L R4 | 90–116 hp | diesel, turbo | belt | 6.7 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota 1AZ-FSE | 2001–2009 | 2.0 L R4 | 150–155 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~300,000 km |
| Toyota Avensis 2 (T250) 2003–2009 | |||||||
| Toyota 2AZ-FSE | 2003–2009 | 2.4 L R4 | 163 hp | petrol | chain | 3.8 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota 2AD-FHV | 2005–2009 | 2.2 L R4 | 170–177 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 6.5 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota 2AD-FTV | 2005–2009 | 2.2 L R4 | 136–150 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 6.5 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota 1AD-FTV | 2005–2009 | 2.0 L R4 | 122–127 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 6.7 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota Avensis 3 (T270) 2009–present | |||||||
| Toyota 3ZR-FE | 2009–present | 2.0 L R4 | 140–150 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota 3ZR-FAE | 2009–present | 2.0 L R4 | 148–158 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota 2ZR-FAE | 2009–present | 1.8 L R4 | 140–150 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota 1ZR-FAE | 2009–present | 1.6 L R4 | 128–132 hp | petrol | chain | 4.2 L | ~250,000 km |
| BMW N47D20 | 2015–2018 | 2.0 L R4 | 116–218 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 5.2 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota 1WW | 2015–2018 | 1.6 L R4 | 112 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 5.2 L | ~250,000 km |
| Toyota 2WW | 2015–2018 | 2.0 L R4 | 143 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 5.2 L | ~250,000 km |
| Other Toyota Avensis engines generation not specified | |||||||
| Toyota 2C | 1983–2001 | 2.0 L R4 | 70–90 hp | diesel, NA / turbo | belt | 4.1–5 L | ~250,000 km |
Toyota Avensis engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Toyota Avensis?
Toyota Avensis 1 (T220) (1997–2003): Toyota 3S-FE, Toyota 3ZZ-FE, Toyota 4A-FE, Toyota 7A-FE, Toyota 1CD-FTV, Toyota 1ZZ and Toyota 1AZ-FSE; Toyota Avensis Verso 1 (XM20) (2001–2009): Toyota 1AZ-FE, Toyota 1CD-FTV and Toyota 1AZ-FSE; Toyota Avensis 2 (T250) (2003–2009): Toyota 2AZ-FSE, Toyota 2AD-FHV, Toyota 2AD-FTV and Toyota 1AD-FTV; Toyota Avensis 3 (T270) (2009–present): Toyota 3ZR-FE, Toyota 3ZR-FAE, Toyota 2ZR-FAE, Toyota 1ZR-FAE, BMW N47D20, Toyota 1WW and Toyota 2WW.
Which Toyota Avensis engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Toyota Avensis engines are: Toyota 3S-FE — about 500,000 km; Toyota 1AZ-FE — about 400,000 km; Toyota 1AZ-FSE — about 300,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Toyota Avensis engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: BMW N47D20 — 5.2 L (5W-30); Toyota 1AD-FTV — 6.7 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Toyota 1AZ-FE — 4.2 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Toyota 1AZ-FSE — 4.2 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 1CD-FTV — 6.7 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 1WW — 5.2 L (5W-20); Toyota 1ZR-FAE — 4.2 L (5W-20); Toyota 1ZZ — 3.7 L (5W-20, 5W-30); Toyota 2AD-FHV — 6.5 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Toyota 2AD-FTV — 6.5 L (0W-30, 5W-30); Toyota 2AZ-FSE — 3.8 L (5W-30); Toyota 2C — 4.1–5 L (5W-40); Toyota 2WW — 5.2 L (5W-20); Toyota 2ZR-FAE — 4.2 L (5W-20); Toyota 3S-FE — 3.9 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 3ZR-FAE — 4.2 L (5W-20); Toyota 3ZR-FE — 4.2 L (5W-20); Toyota 3ZZ-FE — 3.7 L (5W-30); Toyota 4A-FE — 3.2 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Toyota 7A-FE — 4.2 L (5W-30 / 10W-30 / 15W-40 / 20W-50).
Does the Toyota Avensis have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: BMW N47D20, Toyota 1AD-FTV, Toyota 1AZ-FE, Toyota 1AZ-FSE, Toyota 1WW, Toyota 1ZR-FAE, Toyota 1ZZ, Toyota 2AD-FHV, Toyota 2AD-FTV, Toyota 2AZ-FSE, Toyota 2WW, Toyota 2ZR-FAE, Toyota 3ZR-FAE, Toyota 3ZR-FE and Toyota 3ZZ-FE; timing belt: Toyota 1CD-FTV, Toyota 2C, Toyota 3S-FE, Toyota 4A-FE and Toyota 7A-FE. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Toyota Avensis available with a diesel engine?
Yes: BMW N47D20, Toyota 1AD-FTV, Toyota 1CD-FTV, Toyota 1WW, Toyota 2AD-FHV, Toyota 2AD-FTV, Toyota 2C and Toyota 2WW.
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