Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
6.1L V8 OHV-2v 313 kW@6200 569 Nm@4800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,781 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,009 mm | 4,740 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,862 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,583 kg | 2,172 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 79 L | -9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,008 mm | 985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 998 mm | -45 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,478 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,539 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 902 mm | -901 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 408 L | 977 L | -569 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 | 1,909 L | 13.4 |
2006 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 |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My kids loved the roominess of the back seat which made easier transition from the former minivan. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
small, tight see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
That and MPG are the only real faults so far after 15000 miles and 15 mons. I think our 2001 GC has more seat comfort although the 07s seats do fold over easier than the 01s. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |