2010 Toyota Avalon vs. 2010 Renault Koleos

To start off, both 2010 Toyota Avalon and 2010 Renault Koleos were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Avalon (268 HP) has 120 more horse power than 2010 Renault Koleos. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Koleos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Renault Koleos weights approximately 31 kg more than 2010 Toyota Avalon.

Because 2010 Renault Koleos is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Avalon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Renault Koleos 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, 2010 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Koleos. (320 Nm). This means 2010 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Koleos.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Toyota Avalon 2010 Renault Koleos
Make Toyota Renault
Model Avalon Koleos
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3500 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 268 HP 148 HP
Torque 336 Nm 320 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1619 kg 1650 kg
Vehicle Length 5019 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 1849 mm 1855 mm
Vehicle Height 1486 mm 1695 mm
Wheelbase Size 2819 mm 2690 mm


 

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