| Model Year | 2022 | 2008 | |
| Model | Volkswagen ID4 | Toyota Avalon | |
| Engine | Electric 295 hp 339 lb-ft |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.9 in | 111.0 in | -2.1 in |
| Length | 180.5 in | 197.2 in | -16.7 in |
| Width | 72.9 in | 72.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 64.4 in | 58.5 in | 5.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4782 lb. | 3495 lb. | 1287 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -18.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 38.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.5 in | 59.4 in | -1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 55.8 in | -1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.3 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 58.2 in | -2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.7 in | 56.2 in | -9.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 40.9 in | -3.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -3.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.3 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 64.2 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 49.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Volkswagen ID4.
| 2008 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 |
| 2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |