2007 Toyota Avensis vs. 2007 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2007 Toyota Avensis and 2007 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avensis (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S40. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 165 kg more than 2007 Volvo S40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Toyota Avensis (281 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S40. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S40.
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2007 Toyota Avensis | 2007 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Avensis | S40 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.2 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 81.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |