Volvo V70 2007 vs Toyota Avensis 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 35 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| 870 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso, Toyota Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.48 m | |
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Volvo V70 is larger. Volvo V70 is 6 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V70 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 543 litres | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo V70 has 32 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Toyota Avensis, which means Volvo V70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Toyota Avensis has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V70, so Toyota Avensis quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 5000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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