Volvo XC70 2005 vs Toyota Avensis 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC70 engine produces 69 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Thanks to more power Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC70 could require 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Avensis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 280'000 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 XC70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo XC70 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. | |||
| Volvo XC70 2005 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo XC70 2005 2.4 engine Toyota Avensis 2003 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics. One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Avensis 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.52 m | |
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Volvo XC70 is larger. Volvo XC70 is 3 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis, 10 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC70 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1641 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Avensis, which means Volvo XC70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`220 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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