Toyota Avalon vs. Volvo S60 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Toyota Avalon to the dealership as the Volvo S60. The Toyota Avalon isn't much less costly than the Volvo as far as MSRP.

Utility
The Volvo S60 and the Toyota Avalon can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Volvo S60 outpulls the Toyota Avalon by a sizeable margin.

Convenience
The Volvo S60's fuel tank will need to be replenished somewhat more often than the unit in the Toyota Avalon.

Comfort
The ampler interior dimensions of the Toyota Avalon make it considerably roomier for your passengers than the Volvo S60.

Dimensions
The Volvo S60's tank is approximately the same size as the Avalon's, though the Toyota's is slightly larger. The Volvo S60 and the Toyota compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Toyota Avalon packs quite a punch and will knock the Volvo down a few rungs. On the other hand, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Toyota Avalon and the Volvo S60 most certainly handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Toyota Avalon's engine is considerably more sizeable than the Volvo's. Keep in mind that more sizeable engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Toyota isn't much more powerful than the Volvo S60. The Volvo S60 has no lessons to learn as far as pickup from the Toyota Avalon.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Toyota Avalon isn't quite as generous as the Volvo S60's.