Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Suzuki Grand Vitara | Toyota Avalon | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 111.0 in | -7.1 in |
Length | 177.1 in | 197.2 in | -20.1 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 72.8 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 58.5 in | 8.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3468 lb. | 3490 lb. | -22 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 59.4 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.8 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 37.5 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 58.2 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.0 in | 56.2 in | -12.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 40.9 in | -3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 10 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.9 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 54.5 ft3 |
2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The seat is snug and offers lumbar support. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 |