Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 106.3 in | 4.7 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 184.1 in | 13.1 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 74.4 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 67.9 in | -9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 3846 lb. | -351 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.2 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 59.5 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.8 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.6 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.6 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 58.6 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 55.0 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 36.8 in | 4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.8 in | -34.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.6 in | -44.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.3 in | -31.3 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -28.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 4.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.4 | 34.2 ft3 | -19.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -63.8 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 |
2009 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 |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |