Model Year | 2014 | 2016 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 115.0 in | -4 in |
Length | 195.2 in | 190.0 in | 5.2 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 72.0 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 59.4 in | -1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3461 lb. | 4010 lb. | -549 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. | 1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 41.3 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 55.2 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.0 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 38.3 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 54.1 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.2 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 18.3 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.0 | 18.4 ft3 | -2.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 ft3 | 56.5 ft3 | -40.5 ft3 |
2014 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Compounding the Avalon's lack of suspension compliance, its seats are also firm, yet lacking in lateral support. You very much sit on them rather than in them. On a long drive my rear end reported impinged circulation. The front passenger is even worse off, as the tilt of that seat can be adjusted only in the Limited. Rear seat passengers also complained about overly firm, insufficiently contoured cushions. see full Toyota Avalon review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Toyota Avalon.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo.