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2008 Toyota Avalon and 2009 Ford Escape Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Toyota Avalon | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 103.1 in | 7.9 in |
| Length | 197.2 in | 174.7 in | 22.5 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 71.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 67.7 in | -9.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 3369 lb. | 126 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.4 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 56.6 in | 2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 53.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.6 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.2 in | -1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 55.9 in | 2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 49.1 in | 7.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 35.6 in | 5.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 29.2 ft3 | -14.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | -51.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Avalon
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Escape
| 2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Surprisingly large back seat - roomier than the Explorer see full Ford Escape review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room - includes armrests see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Enough room for my elderly Dad to sit there comfortably, unlike the back seat of the Subaru Forester which was my original first choice. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Even with front seat a bit forward to allow for rear seat passenger, plenty of room in the front. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
plenty of room see full Ford Escape review |
| 2009 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Front seat was really hard. My backside was sore right away. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are hard. Has a cheap plastic feel. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
The leather seats are the same in the back. Has a hard plastic feel. Suppose to be leather . see full Ford Escape review |
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