2007 Toyota Avanza vs. 2009 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2009 Volvo XC70 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Avanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Avanza would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo XC70 (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Volvo XC70 (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza. 2009 Volvo XC70 has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Avanza has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Avanza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volvo XC70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Avanza | 2009 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Avanza | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
