2006 Ford Fusion vs. 2006 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2006 Ford Fusion and 2006 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Avensis (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fusion. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 423 kg more than 2006 Ford Fusion. 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, 2006 Toyota Avensis (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fusion. (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Fusion | 2006 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Fusion | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| 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 | 89 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 18.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
