Model Year | 2016 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet SS | Toyota Avalon | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,916 mm | 2,819 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,966 mm | 5,009 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,897 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,813 kg | 1,583 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 71 L | 70 L | 1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 986 mm | -3 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,501 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 953 mm | 12 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,499 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,473 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,008 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,083 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 464 L | 408 L | 56 L |
2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Despite its slightly more compact exterior, the Chevrolet SS has a roomier back seat than the Dodge Charger. Rear headroom is in unexpectedly short supply in the latter. The Chevrolet also has a couple more inches of rear hiproom, so three adults won't have to get quite as cozy in its back seat. Both cars have about 16 cubic feet of trunk space. A good amount, but you'll find as much in most midsize sedans. Unlike the Charger's, the SS's rear seat cannot fold to expand the trunk. But a pass-through in the center is far larger than most. see full Chevrolet SS review |
2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The front seats in the Chevrolet SS are comfortable. They also look like they'd provide generous lateral support, but don't, at least not for those of us who aren't built like linebackers. Thankfully the upper seat back features some synthetic suede trim, and this prevents sliding in hard turns. Still, a car with such high handling limits should have seats with much larger and more effective side bolsters--like those available in the Dodge Charger. see full Chevrolet SS review |
2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Rear seat is functional and roomy. I'm 6'4" and with the drivers seat in my preferred postion there is still a decent amount of legroom behind. Overall much better than the Charger/Challenger. see full Chevrolet SS review |
2016 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2017 | 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
The front seat is just OK. Feels like a pretty flat bottom and fairly hard. Also, for a car with sporting pretentions there is surprisingly little side bolstering. see full Chevrolet SS review |
2006 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 |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My kids loved the roominess of the back seat which made easier transition from the former minivan. see full Toyota Avalon review |