2007 Toyota Avensis vs. 2007 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2007 Toyota Avensis and 2007 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V70 (168 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avensis. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V70 weights approximately 74 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 V70 (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avensis. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Avensis | 2007 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Avensis | V70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
