Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Hyundai Elantra | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 106.3 in | 4.7 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 179.9 in | 17.3 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 70.9 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 56.5 in | 2 in |
Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 3109 lb. | 386 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.8 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 56.2 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 53.4 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.2 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.3 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 55.3 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 51.9 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 35.7 in | 5.2 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 4.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.4 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 0 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 2017 Hyundai Elantra.