Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Hyundai Tucson | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,629 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,009 mm | 4,326 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,679 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,585 kg | 1,470 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 58 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,024 mm | 985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 986 mm | -33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,478 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 945 mm | -944 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 408 L | 643 L | -235 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 | 1,855 L | 13.4 |
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 Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are very comfortable. The seat molds around you so it gives great support. see full Hyundai Tucson review |