2013 Toyota Avalon vs. 2013 Toyota Corolla

To start off, both 2013 Toyota Avalon and 2013 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Avalon (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Corolla. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 358 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Corolla. (174 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

2013 Toyota Avalon 2013 Toyota Corolla
Make Toyota Toyota
Model Avalon Corolla
Year Released 2013 2013
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 264 HP 130 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 336 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 4700 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 94 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 88 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type 6-speed automatic 4-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1608 kg 1250 kg
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 4540 mm
Vehicle Width 1835 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1465 mm
Wheelbase Size 2820 mm 2600 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 7.6 L/100km 5.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.2 L/100km 7.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 50 L


 

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