Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Dodge Durango | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
5.7L V8 OHV-2v 360 hp@5150 390 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 119.8 in | -8.8 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 199.8 in | -2.6 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 75.8 in | -3 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 70.9 in | -12.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 5176 lb. | -1681 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 24.6 gal. | -6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.9 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 58.5 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 57.0 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.3 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.8 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 58.3 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 56.0 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 38.6 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.4 in | -50.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.8 in | -42.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.5 in | -31.5 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 110.4 in (over 3 rows) | -28.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -2.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.4 | 47.7 ft3 | -33.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 84.5 ft3 | -70.1 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2011 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There was very little bolstering on the sides of the seat bottoms. I was not able to find a comfortable seating position in the Durango see full Dodge Durango review |