Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Toyota Prius | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 106.3 in | 4.7 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 176.4 in | 20.8 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 68.7 in | 4.1 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 58.7 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3490 lb. | 3042 lb. | 448 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 54.9 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 52.7 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.5 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.6 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 53.1 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 51.2 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 36.0 in | 4.9 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | -7.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | -25.2 ft3 |
2007 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
very comfortable see full Toyota Avalon review |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review |