2003 Toyota Avensis vs. 2003 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2003 Toyota Avensis and 2003 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,524 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volvo V50 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 5 kg more than 2003 Volvo V50.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Avensis.
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2003 Toyota Avensis | 2003 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Avensis | V50 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2524 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |