Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Buick Lucerne | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6000 295 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 115.6 in | 111.0 in | 4.6 in |
Length | 203.2 in | 197.2 in | 6 in |
Width | 73.8 in | 72.8 in | 1 in |
Height | 58.0 in | 58.5 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3969 lb. | 3495 lb. | 474 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 38.8 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 59.4 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 55.8 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.3 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.7 in | 37.5 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 58.2 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 56.2 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.4 in | 40.9 in | 0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 83.9 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 17.0 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 2.6 ft3 |
2007 Buick Lucerne Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD |
this seat with Heat is just amazing. It sucks you in and makes the ride alot more enjoyable see full Buick Lucerne review |
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 |