2008 Toyota Sienna vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sienna is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 250 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2008 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna will offer significantly more control. 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 Sienna (333 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (248 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Avensis. 2008 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Avensis has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Avensis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Toyota Sienna | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Sienna | Avensis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3456 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1352 kg | 1602 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |