2013 Toyota Avalon vs 2013 Volvo S80

2013 Toyota Avalon

2013 Volvo S80

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4-Door Sedan Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Avalon 4-Door Sedan Limited	21	31	$35,686	$39,650
Avalon 4-Door Sedan XLE	21	31	$27,892	$30,990
Avalon 4-Door Sedan XLE Premium	21	31	$29,876	$33,195
Avalon 4-Door Sedan XLE Touring	21	31	$31,950	$35,500
Avalon Hybrid 4-Door Sedan Limited	40	39	$37,260	$41,400
Avalon Hybrid 4-Door Sedan XLE Premium	40	39	$32,000	$35,555
Avalon Hybrid 4-Door Sedan XLE Touring	40	39	$33,525	$37,250

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4-Door Sedan 3.2L

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S80 4-Door Sedan 3.2L	19	28	$36,801	$39,150
S80 4-Door Sedan 3.2L PZEV	19	28	$36,801	$39,150
S80 4-Door Sedan 3.2L PZEV w/Moonroof	19	28	$36,801	$39,150
S80 4-Door Sedan 3.2L Platinum	19	28	$40,420	$43,000
S80 4-Door Sedan 3.2L Platinum PZEV	19	28	$40,420	$43,000
S80 4-Door Sedan 3.2L Platinum PZEV w/Moonroof	19	28	$40,420	$43,000
S80 4-Door Sedan 3.2L Platinum w/Moonroof	19	28	$40,420	$43,000
S80 4-Door Sedan 3.2L Premier Plus	19	28	$37,882	$40,300
S80 4-Door Sedan 3.2L Premier Plus PZEV	19	28	$37,882	$40,300
S80 4-Door Sedan 3.2L Premier Plus PZEV w/Moonroof	19	28	$37,882	$40,300
S80 4-Door Sedan 3.2L Premier Plus w/Moonroof	19	28	$37,882	$40,300
S80 4-Door Sedan 3.2L w/Moonroof	19	28	$36,801	$39,150
S80 4-Door Sedan T6	18	25	$40,561	$43,150
S80 4-Door Sedan T6 Platinum	18	25	$44,180	$47,000
S80 4-Door Sedan T6 Premier Plus	18	25	$41,642	$44,300

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$35,686

$36,801

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$39,650

$39,150

Monthly Payment Estimate

$661 / month

$653 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.4

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2013 Toyota Avalon is more responsive and sophisticated than ever before, without giving up any comfort; and in the new Avalon Hybrid, 40 mpg has never been so serene.

The 2013 Volvo S80 is supremely comfortable, safe, and stylish sedan—and a great pick for fashion-conscious families—although those wanting a true performance edge should look elsewhere.

TCC Likes

Well-controlled ride
Refined, responsive powertrains
40 mpg (Hybrid)

Superb seats
Stark, daring interior trims
Extensive tech and lux options

TCC Dislikes

Luxury-car price, without the lux badge
Spongy brake-pedal feel
Generic taillight look

Stodgy exterior
Lifeless steering
Drives heavy

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large

Midsize

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

54.6

54.700

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.2

57.400

Passenger Volume (ft³)

103.6

98.000

Second Head Room (in)

37.9

38.300

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.9

56.300

Front Leg Room (in)

42.1

41.900

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

55.1

54.800

Second Leg Room (in)

39.2

35.000

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

37.800

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.6

62.100

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

195.2

191.000

Height, Overall (in)

57.5

58.800

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.2

62.000

Wheelbase (in)

111.0

111.600

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

26.900

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.2

73.300

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.0

14.900

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1 x 0.40

11.900 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7 x 1.10

12.400 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.0

18.500

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.8

16.000

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

36.700

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.85

2.600

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/45R18

P225/50R17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

- TBD -

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45R18

P225/50R17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

330

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

495

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

3300

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

3300

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3461

3825

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.5

17 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

- TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.5

17 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

- TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

248 @ 4700

236 @ 3200

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5L/211

3.2L/195

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

268 @ 6200

240 @ 6400

Engine Type

Gas V6

Gas I6

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

31 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

21 (Est)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

24 (Est)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.420

1.570

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.713

0.860

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.148

3.390

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.900

2.370

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.238

3.330

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.000

1.160

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.608

0.690

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.300

4.150

Summary

Vehicle Name

Toyota Avalon

Volvo S80

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.98

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-link

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.63

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

5 (2012)

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

- TBD -

7.9

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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