Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Acura RL | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,819 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,917 mm | 4,958 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,820 kg | 1,570 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 64 L | 9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 978 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 963 mm | -18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,372 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 996 mm | -74 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,065 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 371 L | 453 L | -82 L |
2006 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy. see full Acura RL review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Again, tight when compared to the M35. see full Acura RL review |
2013 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Compounding the Avalon's lack of suspension compliance, its seats are also firm, yet lacking in lateral support. You very much sit on them rather than in them. On a long drive my rear end reported impinged circulation. The front passenger is even worse off, as the tilt of that seat can be adjusted only in the Limited. Rear seat passengers also complained about overly firm, insufficiently contoured cushions. see full Toyota Avalon review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Toyota Avalon.