Toyota Avanza vs Honda Mobilio - Head 2 Head

Back then, if you needed seven seats, you were forced to buy either a large SUV or a van. These days, seven seaters now come in all shapes and sizes and that includes the subcompact cars.
Toyota has been offering the Avanza in the market for a decade. Honda on the other hand is a fresh face in the subcompact MPV market with their Mobilio. These cars have many things in common but for this episode of head to head, we take a look at what differentiates them from each other.
The Toyota Avanza and Honda Mobilio promise big versatility with a small road foot print. We take a look at how each MPV fares with one another.
The Toyota Avanza is powered by a 1.5 liter, four cylinder gas engine with 102 PS and 136 Nm of torque thanks to Dual VVT-i. On the other hand, the Honda Mobilio also features a 1.5 liter, four cylinder gas engine but that is where the similarities end. The Mobilio's engine puts out 120 PS and 145 Nm, making the powerful car in its segment.
While both are similar under the hood, their transmissions can't get any more different. The Toyota Avanza takes a more traditional route with its four-speed automatic transmission while the Honda Mobilio comes with a continuously variable transmission. Five speed manuals are also available for each MPV. The Mobilio is front wheel drive while the Avanza is rear wheel drive.
Suspension setups are also different with these two MPVs. The unibody Honda Mobilio rides on struts in front and a torsion beam at the back. Being body-on-frame, the Toyota Avanza has a live axle at the back but also features struts in front.
Stepping inside, the Toyota Avanza has a two-toned themed interior with the top portion of the dash in gray. The seats are trimmed in beige fabric and the steering wheel, which comes with tilt adjust, is trimmed in urethane. As for the instument cluster, it simply offers the basics but has a digital readout for fuel, odometer and trip meter. For the Mobilio, the entire cabin follows a gray theme and like the Avanza, the seats are trimmed in fabric. Round shapes can also be seen throughout the dashboard from its air-con vents, cupholders and gear selector. Behind the urethane steering wheel is a more comprehensive instrument cluster. The dial surrounds light up in blue when stationary or when driving spiritedly and turn green when driving economically. The Mobilio also shows average and real time fuel economy readouts. The Mobilio also features tilt steering and adds height adjusters to the seats. Both the Mobilio and Avanza feature flip-forward third row seats.
As for entertainment systems the Avanza comes with a touchscreen while the Mobilio makes do with a 2-DIN stereo. A touch screen is standard for the top of the line Mobilio RS and limited edition V Navi models. The touchscreen is an option for the standard V variant.
For their exteriors, the Honda Mobilio comes with a more wagon-like design that's lower to the ground. The front end is the same one found in the car it's based on, the Brio. Moving to its side, the roof sweeps upwards while the window features a downward kink for visibility. At the back, the tailgate comes with a low liftover for easier loading into the cargo area. The Avanza on the other hand has a more upright design with more ground clearance. Its front fascia now follows Toyota's design language with its large grill and wraparound headlights. The rest of the body has been carried over from the pre-updated Avanza. Both ride on 15 inch alloy wheels. The Toyota Avanza comes in five variants, namely 1.3J, 1.3E M/T, 1.3 E A/T, 1.5 G M/T and 1.5 G A/T. Honda's Mobilio is available in seven variants which starts with the 1.5 E MT , 1.5 V CVT , 1.5 V Navi CVT , 1.5 RS Navi CVT , 1.5 V CVT Modulo Platinum and 1.5 V CVT Modulo Utility .
For the safety check, both are equipped with ABS with EBD, dual airbags and ISOFIX mounts for the rear seats.
Prices for the top of the line Toyota Avanza 1.5 G A/T starts at Php 924,000 while the Honda Mobilio 1.5 RS Navi CVT starts at Php 977,000.
And that concludes our head to head for the Honda Mobilio and Toyota Avanza. These two mini MPVs show that carrying people and cargo in comfort no longer means buying a big car. With the Avanza and the Mobilio, these cars show that versatility can come in small, affordable packages.

[@butchukoyserrano7147]

The only thing I like with Avanza is the ground clearance. Nothing else aside from that.

[@collapsar27]

alin mas fuel efficient both AT?

[@WILLIKKVLOG]

i think its different scope, since mobilio uses FWD with CVT, meanwhile Avanza uses RWD with TC, so the characteristics, performance, comfort, pros & cons will be different.

[@ranptc4361]

Avanza is the best. All-in 1 feature

[@jerryjeremy4038]

Please create a review also for Mitsubishi Adventure 2017.. please please

[@GeorgeRen48]

avanza is the best among its competetor...reliable engine.

[@garysmart1]

i think honda is good but avanza is toyota which mean parts are just around the corner

[@jherodriguez1751]

i guess not.....

[@jherodriguez1751]

honda mobilio the best

[@franzfms86]

Renen Joey Almadin hindi ko po gusto sumakay sa Avanza, di na nga ako kasya sa likod sa tangkad kong ito. Sa Mobilio naman okay pa yung leg room.

[@boggs2005]

We have a Toyota Avanza 1.5G 2008 model and it hasn't given any headaches. More powerful in climbing than the Mobilio because of rear wheel system.

[@marku2535]

I dont know what to pick but ill buy avanza

[@allanbermudez8727]

is there a honda mobilio with diesel engine?

[@rishi1971]

Mobilio has a 1.5L diesel engine in India.

[@frederickstaana1269]

4speed at? ..

[@ipahanggraini3661]

toyota avanza dong nomer satu deh love avanza deeeh

[@hithummah]

mobilio is better overall, but body on frame rear drive will last longer with avanza

[@marclaurenceb.nagano835]

Avanza parin lalo na yung G variant ang ganda ng loob nyan kaysa sa honda mobilio bulok yung hnda

[@Ronnie-el9gx]

Honda mobilio for me-:;))

[@ariah2985]

Do u think I can buy a toyoda?

[@subhashsharma2227]

Ariah In PC

[@NNNNNNNNN22802-]

For me avanza dahil mura ang pyesa di katulad ng honda mahal pyesa

[@carmentugade5644]

Avanza ako. Mas affordable ang parts.

[@cyrusbagtas6558]

Mas ok mobilio, kc sa 1.5 na makina ok ang body built ng mobilio sakto lang, avanza mxadong malaki kaha nya prang inova na, kya hirap makina nya sa body nya na malaki tpus 1.5 makina

[@neetujindal2111]

Honda mobilio is the best

[@wisnuariseno7513]

Nice avanza

[@bigcat8905]

mobilio has more power, more cargo space, prettier and drives like a car

[@markbelandres7659]

mas maganda ang mobilio. matipid pa.

[@andirifatarrazzaq3449]

mobilio best

[@arieldiaz2363]

mobilio is more powerful car and more durable....

[@garysmart1]

honda is great but avanza have the advantage in finding parts just around corners

[@jherodriguez1751]

kaya maraming parts dahil maraming nasisira lalo na yung gngamit na taxi

[@marcolee3401]

@@jherodriguez1751 lol bopols gagamitin ba yan pang taxi kung madaling masira?

[@prajaraj5303]

mobilio is the best

[@ruawhite8725]

Toyota Avanza is best choice ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@chezzolopez1251]

Mobilio is the best fuel effficient

[@roniebert11]

VW tiguan

[@ronalddavid5819]

avanza is the best car

[@markbelandres7659]

Honda mobilio is great

[@amitabhamondal3354]

avanza is the best

[@rafaelph9258]

Honda mobilio is more reliable in my opinion

[@niyahpadua9757]

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[@mblegend3056]

Both are "fugly" cars.

[@chezzolopez1251]

HONDA IS DA BEST!!!!!

[@ameykamat5264]

Toyota cars are d best