Petrol
2012 Toyota Avalon
The 2012 Toyota Avalon is a sedan. It has a 3.5-litre six-cylinder engine producing 268 hp (200 kW), with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 7.5 seconds and top speed is 130 mph (209 km/h).
SPECS
| Make | Toyota | Model | Avalon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2012 | Version / Trim | Toyota 2012 Avalon |
| Body Style | Sedan | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Blizzard Pearl, Black, Classic Silver Metallic, Magnetic Gray Metallic, Desert Sand Mica, Cassis Red Pearl |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | Japan |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Engine | 3.5L 6-cyl | Engine Size | 3,500 cc |
| Power | 268 hp / 200 kW | Torque | 333 Nm / 246 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 7.5 sec | Top Speed | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 19 mpg city / 28 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,615 kg (3,560 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2012 SEDANS
Compared with other 2012 sedans in our database, its 268 hp is close to the average for a 2012 sedan (276 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 0.5 seconds slower than average.
| 2012 Toyota Avalon | Average 2012 sedans | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 268 hp | 276 hp (119 cars) | -3% |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 355 Nm (119 cars) | -6% |
| 0–60 mph | 7.5 s | 7.0 s (121 cars) | +8% |
| Top speed | 130 mph | 137 mph (121 cars) | -5% |
| Kerb weight | 1,615 kg | 1,623 kg (138 cars) | — |
| Engine size | 3,500 cc | 3,193 cc (135 cars) | +10% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2012 sedans with similar power to the 2012 Toyota Avalon.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Toyota Avalon | 268 hp | 7.5 s | 1,615 kg |
| 2012 Lexus ES 350 | 268 hp | 7.5 s | 1,545 kg |
| 2012 Hyundai Azera | 263 hp | 7.5 s | 1,630 kg |
| 2012 Kia Optima | 275 hp | 7.9 s | 1,430 kg |
| 2012 Subaru Legacy AWD | 256 hp | 7.6 s | 1,465 kg |
OTHER YEARS OF THE TOYOTA AVALON
FEATURES
Air Conditioning
Navigation System
ABS
Electronic Stability Control
Traction Control
Airbags (Multiple)
Reverse Camera
Rear Parking Sensors
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Alloy Wheels
Fog Lights
Keyless Entry
Spare Tyre