Volvo V50 2006 vs Toyota Avensis 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Volvo V50 engine produces 2 HP less power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 11 NM less than Toyota Avensis. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V50 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V50 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that by driving the Volvo V50 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V50 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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: | 6 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo C30 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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`850 | 1`895 | |
| 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 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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