Toyota Avensis 2005 vs Volvo S60 2015
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 150 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Avensis engine produces 40 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 3.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Avensis could require 315 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Avensis consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1710 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km with real consumption | 1170 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso, Toyota Verso | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volvo XC90, Volvo V40, Volvo XC60, Volvo V60, Volvo XC40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S60 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota Avensis 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 2005 2.2 engine: The AD-series turbo diesel engines were introduced in Toyota vehicles in 2005 and remained in production until 2018. The first model was a 2.2-liter engine, followed by a 2.0-liter version. Both engines share an 86 mm ... More about Toyota Avensis 2005 2.2 engine Volvo S60 2015 2.0 engine: The Volvo D4204T14 is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel from the VEA engine family, equipped with a twin-turbo setup and producing around 190 hp. It is a modern and efficient engine designed for good fuel economy and strong performance. When properly maintained, it can reach roughly ... More about Volvo S60 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | no data | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.48 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1749 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Toyota Avensis has 140 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. The Volvo S60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo S60. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Avensis has serious deffects in 310 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 11 000 | |
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