Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Hyundai Equus | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 429 hp@6400 376 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 119.9 in | -8.9 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 203.1 in | -5.9 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 74.4 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 58.7 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 4449 lb. | -954 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.3 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.7 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 59.1 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.5 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 45.1 in | -3.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.1 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 58.0 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 55.1 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 38.9 in | 2 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 84 in (over 2 rows) | -1.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.4 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 | -2.3 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 2012 Hyundai Equus.