Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6300 336 Nm@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,009 mm | 4,676 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,890 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,583 kg | 1,770 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 68 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,021 mm | 985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 1,006 mm | 952 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,478 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 935 mm | -934 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 408 L | 968 L | -560 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 | 2,214 L | 12.4 |
2006 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 |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My kids loved the roominess of the back seat which made easier transition from the former minivan. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Short seats, not very supportive at the sides. Strangely lumpy backrest. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |