Toyota Avensis 2003 vs Volvo S40 2006
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Avensis engine produces 2 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Avensis could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Avensis Verso | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo V50, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota Avensis 2003 2.0 engine: The 2.0-liter gasoline engine debuted in 2000 as a replacement for the 3S-FE. It features an aluminum block with cast-iron liners and an open cooling jacket, an aluminum 16-valve DOHC cylinder head without hydraulic lifters, and a chain-driven timing system. Most versions of ... More about Toyota Avensis 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Toyota Avensis is 16 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Avensis is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 883 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volvo S40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 1`850 | |
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| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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