2009 Toyota Avalon vs. 2011 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Avalon (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 339 kg more than 2009 Toyota Avalon.
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 Toyota Avalon (248 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Avalon | 2011 Chevrolet Equinox | |
| Make | Toyota | Chevrolet |
| Model | Avalon | Equinox |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2858 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 71 L |
