Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Dodge Nitro | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 260 hp@5200 265 lb-ft@4000 |
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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 | 108.8 in | 2.2 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 178.9 in | 18.3 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 73.1 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 69.9 in | -11.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 3971 lb. | -476 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.5 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.6 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 57.2 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 56.8 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.8 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 40.8 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 56.4 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 47.4 in | 8.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 37.7 in | 3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | -17.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 65.2 ft3 | -50.8 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Dodge Nitro.