Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota 4Runner | Dodge Avenger | |
Engine | 4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5400 306 lb-ft@3400 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 235 hp@6400 232 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 108.9 in | 0.9 in |
Length | 189.2 in | 190.9 in | -1.7 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 71.8 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 58.9 in | 10.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4255 lb. | 3738 lb. | 517 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.0 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 56.4 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 53.2 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.4 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 38.3 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 56.3 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 53.2 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.5 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 32.9 in | 0.0 in | 32.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 0.0 in | 48.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 24.1 in | 0.0 in | 24.1 in |
Total Legroom | 100.5 in (over 3 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 21.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 | -1.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 36.6 ft3 | 13.4 | 23.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 75.1 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 | 61.7 ft3 |
2009 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
not enough leg room see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2008 Dodge Avenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It fits three teenagers easily see full Dodge Avenger review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Plenty of interior space, seats are pretty comfortable. see full Dodge Avenger review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Roomy rear seat both in terms of legroom, head and shoulder room. Easy to enter and exit, especially when you have a child in a car seat, plenty of room to work around. The split rear seat folds down for extra cargo room if needed. see full Dodge Avenger review |