2006 Lancia Phedra vs. 2012 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2012 Toyota Avensis is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lancia Phedra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lancia Phedra would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Avensis (145 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Lancia Phedra. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2006 Lancia Phedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lancia Phedra weights approximately 280 kg more than 2012 Toyota Avensis.
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, 2012 Toyota Avensis (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lancia Phedra. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lancia Phedra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lancia Phedra | 2012 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Phedra | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1612 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
