Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Honda CR-V | Toyota Avalon | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.1 in | 111.0 in | -7.9 in |
Length | 179.3 in | 197.2 in | -17.9 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 72.8 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 58.5 in | 7.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3389 lb. | 3495 lb. | -106 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 38.8 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 59.4 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 55.8 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.5 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 58.2 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 56.2 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 40.9 in | -2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.7 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 21.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.9 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 58.5 ft3 |
2011 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
I sometimes have elderly passengers. They do not have to squirm to get in or do calesthenics to get out. see full Honda CR-V review |
2011 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD |
Could not find a comfortable position, even with a power seat. see full Honda CR-V review |
2010 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Heated seats are wonderful in winter. Dual zone heater/air conditioner a plus for driver/passenger comfort. Back-up camera is handy for checking what the mirrors don't pick up. Quiet, smooth engine/transmission. Comfortable seats are easily adjustable. Easy access and good leg-room in rear seats. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Heated seats are wonderful in winter. Dual zone heater/air conditioner a plus for driver/passenger comfort. Back-up camera is handy for checking what the mirrors don't pick up. Quiet, smooth engine/transmission. Comfortable seats are easily adjustable. Easy access and good leg-room in rear seats. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2010 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 |