Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 108.3 in | 2.7 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 191.6 in | 5.6 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 78.5 in | -5.7 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 68.2 in | -9.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3490 lb. | 4550 lb. | -1060 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.2 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 61.6 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 59.0 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.2 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.6 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 61.5 in | -3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 59.1 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 38.7 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.5 in | -37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.0 in | -42 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.1 in | -29.1 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -26.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.4 | 42.9 ft3 | -28.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | -69.1 ft3 |
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 |
2011 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |