Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Ford Transit Connect | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 136 hp@6300 128 lb-ft@4750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 114.6 in | -3.6 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 180.7 in | 16.5 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 70.7 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 79.3 in | -20.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 3425 lb. | 70 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.4 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 51.1 in | -12.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 54.4 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 50.8 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.5 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 50.5 in | -13 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 59.6 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 59.8 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 38.5 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 78.1 ft3 | -63.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 135.3 ft3 | -120.9 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Transit Connect.