2012 Toyota Avalon vs. 2012 Toyota Corolla

To start off, both 2012 Toyota Avalon and 2012 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Corolla. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 350 kg more than 2012 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2012 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Corolla. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Toyota Avalon 2012 Toyota Corolla
Make Toyota Toyota
Model Avalon Corolla
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3500 cc 1800 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 268 HP 132 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 336 Nm 173 Nm
Torque RPM 4700 RPM 4400 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 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1620 kg 1270 kg
Vehicle Length 5019 mm 4572 mm
Vehicle Width 1849 mm 1763 mm
Vehicle Height 1486 mm 1466 mm
Wheelbase Size 2819 mm 2601 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.1 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 50 L


 

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