Toyota Avensis 2009 vs Volvo V70 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 152 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Avensis engine produces 7 HP more power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 6 NM more than Volvo V70. Thanks to more power Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Toyota Avensis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Avensis consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 750 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 V70 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 S80, Volvo V50, 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: | 4.77 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.54 m | |
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Toyota Avensis is smaller. Toyota Avensis is 6 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Avensis is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 543 litres | 575 litres | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Toyota Avensis has 32 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo V70, which means Toyota Avensis can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 2`260 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Toyota Avensis has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V70, so Toyota Avensis quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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