2007 Toyota Avensis vs. 2007 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2007 Toyota Avensis and 2007 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S60 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avensis. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S60 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avensis. 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 Volvo S60 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avensis. (281 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avensis. 2007 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Avensis has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Avensis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Avensis | 2007 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Avensis | S60 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
