2006 Toyota Avensis vs. 2008 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2008 Toyota Avensis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Avensis would be higher. Both 2006 Toyota Avensis and 2008 Toyota Avensis are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Avensis (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Avensis. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 145 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Toyota Avensis (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Avensis. (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Avensis.
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2006 Toyota Avensis | 2008 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Avensis | Avensis |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.6:1 | 16.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |