2009 Hyundai Azera vs. 2006 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Azera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Azera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Avalon (268 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Azera. (263 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Azera.
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, 2009 Hyundai Azera (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Azera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Azera | 2006 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Azera | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 268 HP |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
