2021 Volvo S60 vs. 2021 Toyota Avalon

The 2021 Volvo S60 has one of the most impressive cabins to date, with seats that are extremely comfortable and packed with the latest technology and infotainment. But how does it compare to the 2021 Toyota Avalon, a car with a highly efficient powertrain, lots of trunk space and a host of standardized features?

Design & Style

The Avalon has become Toyota's top sedan, with its broad trim range and smooth riding experience. Buyers get the option of a hybrid powertrain and the exterior offers a full sized frame. Customers can also choose the Nightshade Edition which includes a dark exterior trim with nineteen inch wheels that are black in color.

The Volvo S60 is sophisticated and handsome in every respect. It shares a variety of traits with other premium sedans, such as multiple 4 cylinder engines that utilize both supercharged and turbo variants along with the option of a hybrid plugin. Each model now comes with complete LED headlights that will turn when its steering wheel does and the glossy black trim in front is the perfect finishing touch.

Technology & Safety

The Volvo S60 has garnered a perfect 5 star crash rating from the NHTSA while the IIHS has given it the Top Safety Pick+ award. This is due to its reinforced frame along with a full suite of driver assistance gear and semi-autonomous operation.  It has standardized lane departure notifications, frontal impact alerts, emergency automated brakes and numerous airbags. Luxuries within its cabin include Sensus infotainment that utilizes a tablet, climate control, Apple CarPlay or Android Auto and a sound system from Bowers and Wilkins.

The Toyota Avalon also comes with a complete driver assistance suite, and has many of the same safety features as its rival the Volvo S60. This includes pedestrian detection, emergency automated brakes, cruise control which is adaptive and lane keeping management. Perks within its cabin include a JBL audio system with fourteen speakers, Amazon Alexa, nine inch touch display and device wireless charging with built in navigation.

Performance

The Toyota Avalon can be maxed out with a V6, 3.5 liter engine that can generate 301 horsepower with 267 pounds of torque, that is wedded to an automatic eight spend transmission. Those that purchase the Audi S60 T8 will get an engine that is capable of generating 400 horsepower with all-wheel drive that includes adaptive dampers.

The Bottom Line

While the two sedans are well matched, the Volvo S60 completely outclasses the Toyota when it comes to performance, and this combined with the Avalon's unenthusiastic base engine and quirky infotainment system makes the Volvo S60 the winner.

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