Model Year | 2007 | 2016 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Hyundai Veloster | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 104.3 in | 6.7 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 166.1 in | 31.1 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 70.5 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 55.1 in | 3.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3490 lb. | 2943 lb. | 547 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 55.6 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 53.2 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.9 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 35.3 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 54.0 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 52.6 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 31.7 in | 9.2 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 75.6 in (over 2 rows) | 6.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 34.7 ft3 | -20.3 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2016 Hyundai Veloster Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 3dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The Veloster is setup like a sports car - stiff suspension, low riding height, and sport seats designed to keep you in place. What this car is not is comfortable. At all. There is almost no back support, and little coushining. On a long trip, it will be PAIN. On roads trampled on by dinosaurs, it will be PAIN. The interior accents also get in the way of resting your legs on anything, so you have to just deal with the space provided, which isn't much. This car is just big enough, and not a milimeter more. see full Hyundai Veloster review |