2006 Toyota Avalon vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Avalon (268 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (266 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 852 kg more than 2006 Toyota Avalon.
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 Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Avalon | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Avalon | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 266 HP |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1984 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
