Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Kia Spectra | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,611 mm | 2,819 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,501 mm | 5,009 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,735 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,225 kg | 1,583 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 70 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,331 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,087 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 970 mm | 953 mm | 17 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 899 mm | 1,039 mm | 898 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 345 L | 408 L | -63 L |
2009 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra review |
2007 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 |