Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Dodge Caliber | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 285 hp@5700 265 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 103.7 in | 7.3 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 173.8 in | 23.4 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 68.8 in | 4 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 60.4 in | -1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 3156 lb. | 339 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.6 gal. | 4.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 54.2 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 52.2 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.8 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.9 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 53.4 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 49.6 in | 6.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 35.6 in | 5.3 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 4.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 18.5 ft3 | -4.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 48.0 ft3 | -33.6 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Dodge Caliber Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
With front seats all the way back, limited legroom. Not a big deal see full Dodge Caliber review |