2005 Peugeot 206 vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2005 Peugeot 206 and 2005 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Avensis (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 206. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 170 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Toyota Avensis (273 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 206. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Peugeot 206 | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Peugeot | Toyota |
| Model | 206 | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1559 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
