Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Hyundai Elantra | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 106.3 in | 4.7 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 178.3 in | 18.9 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 69.9 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 56.5 in | 2 in |
Curb Weight | 3490 lb. | 2661 lb. | 829 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 12.8 gal. | 5.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 55.9 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 53.5 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.6 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.1 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 54.8 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 52.7 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 33.1 in | 7.8 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 5.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.4 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
very comfortable see full Toyota Avalon review |
2011 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra review |