Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
6.1L V8 OHV-2v 420 hp@6200 420 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 109.5 in | 1.5 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 186.6 in | 10.6 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 73.3 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 67.7 in | -9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 4726 lb. | -1231 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.8 gal. | -2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.7 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 59.1 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 57.6 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.3 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 58.5 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 60.6 in | -4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 35.5 in | 5.4 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 | -20.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 67.4 ft3 | -53 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 |
2008 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 |