Toyota Avensis 2006 vs Volvo XC70 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 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: | 126 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Avensis engine produces 59 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Volvo XC70. Due to the lower power, Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 2.8 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 420 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Avensis consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Avensis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota Corolla Verso | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 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 1 cm shorter than the Volvo XC70, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Avensis is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1641 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Toyota Avensis has 35 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC70. The Volvo XC70 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.6 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 (kg): | 1`970 | 2`220 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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