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 | 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 | 1,585 kg | 1,745 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 75 L | -5 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 |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 884 mm | -884 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,369 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,133 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 795 mm | -795 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 408 L | 283 L | 125 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.4 | 968 L | -953.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 | 2,214 L | 12.4 |
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 |