Volvo V50 2004 vs Toyota Avensis 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is a more dynamic driving. Volvo V50 engine produces 4 HP less power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Toyota Avensis. Due to the lower power, Volvo V50 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo V50 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V50 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V50 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 350'000 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: | 5 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo S40, Volvo C30 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Yaris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.51 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.52 m | |
| Volvo V50 is 21 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V50 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 417 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1307 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage space. Volvo V50 has 103 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V50 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Toyota Avensis, which means Volvo V50 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`890 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 2200 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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