Toyota Avensis 2006 vs Volvo V70 2004
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 177 HP | 163 HP | |
Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
Toyota Avensis is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Avensis engine produces 14 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.7 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
The Volvo V70 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Toyota Avensis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota Avensis consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
1130 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
830 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 560'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo V70 engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 10 years | 5 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso, Lexus IS | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30 | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.72 m | 4.71 m | |
Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
Height: | 1.52 m | 1.49 m | |
Toyota Avensis is 1 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Avensis is 3 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 485 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1641 litres | |
Toyota Avensis has more luggage capacity. Toyota Avensis has 35 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V70. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.9 meters | |
The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means Toyota Avensis can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`970 | 2`100 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | high | average | |
Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 2600 | 2800 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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