2021 Toyota Avalon 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.5s
- XLE FWD, 301 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 52 of 84 sedans (2021).
- Horsepower: rank 50 of 84 sedans (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLE FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 301 hp | 267 lb-ft | 3,570 lb | 169 | 11.9 | 5.5 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $36,125 |
| TRD FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 301 hp | 267 lb-ft | 3,655 lb | 165 | 12.1 | 5.6 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $43,125 |
| XSE Nightshade Edition FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 301 hp | 267 lb-ft | 3,670 lb | 164 | 12.2 | 5.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $39,330 |
| XSE Nightshade FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 301 hp | 267 lb-ft | 3,670 lb | 164 | 12.2 | 5.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $39,360 |
| Limited FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 301 hp | 267 lb-ft | 3,695 lb | 163 | 12.3 | 5.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $42,425 |
| Touring FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 301 hp | 267 lb-ft | 3,715 lb | 162 | 12.3 | 5.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $42,825 |
| Hybrid XLE FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 215 hp | 163 lb-ft | 3,610 lb | 119 | 16.8 | 7.2 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $37,100 |
| Hybrid XSE FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 215 hp | 163 lb-ft | 3,685 lb | 117 | 17.1 | 7.3 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $39,600 |
| Hybrid Limited FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 215 hp | 163 lb-ft | 3,695 lb | 116 | 17.2 | 7.3 sEstimate | CVT | FWD | $43,400 |
| XLE AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 205 hp | 186 lb-ft | 3,580 lb | 115 | 17.5 | 7.7 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $36,125 |
| Limited AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 205 hp | 186 lb-ft | 3,705 lb | 111 | 18.1 | 7.7 sOnline | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $42,425 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
3 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 2 | 205 hp | XLE AWD | $36,125 | Base | $1,371 | Base |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 6 | 301 hp | XLE FWD | $36,125 | $0 | $1,477 | +$105 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | 3 | 215 hp | Hybrid XLE FWD | $37,100 | +$975 | $873 | -$499 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes, on 3 of 11 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 8 | XLE FWD | $36,125 | 5.5 s |
| CVT | 3 | Hybrid XLE FWD | $37,100 | 7.2 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the XLE FWD: 301 hp, 26 mpg, $36,125. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
Avalon by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Genesis G70: 1.0 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Genesis G70.
| Measure | 2021 Toyota Avalon | 2021 Genesis G70 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | XLE FWD | 3.3T RWD |
| 0-60 | 5.5 s | 4.5 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Tested |
| Horsepower | 301 hp | 365 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,570 lb | 3,774 lb |
| hp per ton | 169 | 193 |
| lb per hp | 11.9 | 10.3 |
| MSRP | $36,125 | $46,200 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree