Toyota Avensis 2003 vs Volvo S80 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| 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: | 163 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Avensis engine produces 37 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Volvo S80. Due to the lower power, Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that by driving the Toyota Avensis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Avensis consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 440'000 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 S80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Volvo V70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.49 m | |
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Toyota Avensis is smaller. Toyota Avensis is 22 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Avensis is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 480 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 S80. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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