Toyota Avensis 2005 vs Volvo S40 2004
| 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: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Avensis engine produces 41 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Avensis consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 510 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 883 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage capacity. Toyota Avensis has 106 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S40. | |||
| 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`300 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 (€): | 2400 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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