Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Buick Terraza | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800 |
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 Minivan, ext. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 111.0 in | 10.1 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 197.2 in | 7.8 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 72.8 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 58.5 in | 13.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4426 lb. | 3495 lb. | 931 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 6.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 38.8 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 59.4 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.8 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 41.3 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.5 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.2 in | 58.2 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.6 in | 56.2 in | 5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 40.9 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.1 in | 0.0 in | 38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 0.0 in | 48.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.2 in | 0.0 in | 36.2 in |
Total Legroom | 115 in (over 3 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 32.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.9 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 12.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 74.1 ft3 | 14.4 | 59.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 136.5 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 122.1 ft3 |
2007 Buick Terraza Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior seat configuration is abhorrant. Nigh impossbile to get to row 3 without hurting oneself. see full Buick Terraza 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 |