Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Pontiac Solstice | Toyota Avalon | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 95.1 in | 111.0 in | -15.9 in |
Length | 157.2 in | 197.2 in | -40 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 72.8 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 50.1 in | 58.5 in | -8.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2860 lb. | 3495 lb. | -635 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.8 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 59.4 in | -7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.8 in | -55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.3 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 37.5 in | -37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.2 in | -58.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 56.2 in | -56.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 40.9 in | -40.9 in |
Total Legroom | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -39.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 2.1 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | -12.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 5.4 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | -9 ft3 |
2008 Pontiac Solstice Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic RWD |
No extra room. Tall or overweight people need not apply. see full Pontiac Solstice review |
2008 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD |
(Driver) No room. Car is not for regular sized people. see full Pontiac Solstice 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 |