Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Kia Spectra | Toyota Avalon | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 111.0 in | -8.2 in |
Length | 176.4 in | 197.2 in | -20.8 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 72.8 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 58.5 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2701 lb. | 3495 lb. | -794 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 59.4 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 55.8 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.3 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 37.5 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 58.2 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 56.2 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.4 in | 40.9 in | -5.5 in |
Total Legroom | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -4 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.2 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Kia Spectra.
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 |