Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Chevrolet Uplander | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
3.9L V6 OHV-2v 179 kW@6000 325 Nm@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 3,076 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 5,009 mm | 5,192 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,831 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,585 kg | 2,028 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 95 L | -25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,011 mm | 985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,521 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 988 mm | -35 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,478 mm | 1,554 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,565 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 988 mm | -987 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 970 mm | -970 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,234 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,227 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 919 mm | -919 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,921 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 408 L | 762 L | -354 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.4 | 2,098 L | 12.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 | 3,865 L | 11.4 |
2008 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 |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2008 Chevrolet Uplander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Good for hauling the family and cargo . see full Chevrolet Uplander review |