Toyota Avensis 2006 vs Volvo V50 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| 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: | 9.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Toyota Avensis engine produces 2 HP more power than Volvo V50, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Volvo V50. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V50 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 V50, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Avensis could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Avensis consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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 V50 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S40, 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: | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.45 m | |
| Toyota Avensis is 21 cm longer than the Volvo V50, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Avensis is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 417 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1307 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage capacity. Toyota Avensis has 103 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V50. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo V50, which means Toyota Avensis can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`895 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V50 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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