Volvo V70 engine produces 13 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.5
5.6
Real fuel consumption:
6.7 l/100km
6.7 l/100km
The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V70 could require 135 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
60 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
1070 km in combined cycle
1070 km in combined cycle
1270 km on highway
1250 km on highway
1040 km with real consumption
890 km with real consumption
Dimensions
Length:
4.82 m
4.77 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.81 m
Height:
1.54 m
1.48 m
Volvo V70 is larger. Volvo V70 is 6 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V70 is 6 cm higher.
Trunk capacity:
575 litres
543 litres
Volvo V70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo V70 has 32 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Avensis.
Turning diameter:
11.7 meters
10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Toyota Avensis, which means Volvo V70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
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.