Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercury Grand Marquis | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-2v 224 hp@4800 275 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,911 mm | 2,819 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,385 mm | 5,009 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,989 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,481 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,876 kg | 1,585 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 70 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,003 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,539 mm | 1,509 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 953 mm | 7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,524 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,425 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 1,039 mm | 964 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,022 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 583 L | 408 L | 175 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis.
2008 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 |
2008 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 |