Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Chevrolet Impala | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6500 262 lb-ft@5300 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 110.5 in | 0.5 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 200.4 in | -3.2 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 72.9 in | -0.1 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 58.7 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3490 lb. | 3555 lb. | -65 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.4 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 58.7 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 56.4 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.3 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.8 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 58.6 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 57.2 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 37.6 in | 3.3 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.4 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | -4.2 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Impala.