2006 Toyota Avensis vs. 2006 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2006 Toyota Avensis and 2006 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,442 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo V70 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Avensis. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 31 kg more than 2006 Volvo V70.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo V70. (225 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo V70. 2006 Volvo V70 has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Avensis has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Avensis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Volvo V70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Toyota Avensis | 2006 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Avensis | V70 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1569 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |