Model Year | 2018 | 2009 | |
Model | Nissan LEAF | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | Electric 147 hp 236 lb-ft |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.0 in | -4.7 in |
Length | 176.4 in | 197.2 in | -20.8 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 72.8 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 61.4 in | 58.5 in | 2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3433 lb. | 3495 lb. | -62 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -18.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 38.8 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 59.4 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 55.8 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.3 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.5 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.5 in | 58.2 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 56.2 in | -6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 40.9 in | -7.4 in |
Total Legroom | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -6.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 9.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 30.0 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 15.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Nissan LEAF.
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 |