Toyota Avensis 2003 vs Volvo XC70 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Toyota Avensis engine produces 47 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Volvo XC70. Despite less power, Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that by driving the Toyota Avensis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Avensis consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Avensis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo XC70 2000: Automatic four-wheel drive with torque transfer to rear axle via viscous clutch when front wheels slip. Electronic traction control on front wheels (TRACS), which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 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 XC70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo XC70 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Toyota Avensis 2003 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Avensis 2003 2.0 engine Volvo XC70 2002 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation. The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo XC70 2002 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.56 m | |
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Toyota Avensis is smaller. Toyota Avensis is 3 cm shorter than the Volvo XC70, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Avensis is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1641 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo XC70, which means Toyota Avensis can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`300 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 150 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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