Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Hyundai Veracruz | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 110.4 in | 0.6 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 190.6 in | 6.6 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 76.6 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 68.9 in | -10.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 4266 lb. | -771 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.6 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.3 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 60.6 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 57.5 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.6 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.9 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 60.2 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 57.4 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 38.4 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.1 in | -36.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.1 in | -56.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.5 in | -31.5 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 112.5 in (over 3 rows) | -30.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 | 7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.4 | 40.0 ft3 | -25.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 86.8 ft3 | -72.4 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 Veracruz Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are nice and come standard with heated seats. see full Hyundai Veracruz review |