Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Jeep Wrangler | Toyota Avalon | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 111.0 in | 5 in |
Length | 184.4 in | 197.2 in | -12.8 in |
Width | 73.9 in | 72.8 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 72.3 in | 58.5 in | 13.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4180 lb. | 3495 lb. | 685 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.6 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 38.8 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 59.4 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 55.8 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 41.3 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 37.5 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 58.2 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 56.2 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 40.9 in | -3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 46.4 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 32 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 82.0 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 67.6 ft3 |
2008 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It is big enough that I can take three passengers in relative comfort, considering the type of vehicle that it is. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
extra two seats plus a cargo area make for a great family vehicle/ hauler see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2008 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Not really comfortable for a long trip for an adult.... great for the dogs see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The seats are not as comfortable as my trucks seats were. They are pretty basic but so is all of the interior of the Wrangler. It is made to get dirty, not look good or be comfortable. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Still small, despite the increased size of the vehicle. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2009 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 |