Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
6.4L V8 OHV-2v 470 hp@6000 465 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,916 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,009 mm | 4,821 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,943 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,585 kg | 2,336 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 93 L | -23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,013 mm | 985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 996 mm | -43 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,478 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 408 L | 1,028 L | 407 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 | 1,934 L | 13.4 |
2009 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 |
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | You can buy a BMW X5 or Porsche Cayenne with tame front seats, but not the Grand Cherokee SRT8. In the Jeep, SRT's signature buckets are standard. Large, firm bolsters provide excellent lateral support even to those of us with slender builds. Yet they're also comfortable, with enough padding to avoid park bench references. The four-way adjustable lumbar didn't do much for my back, but your experience may vary. Moving to the back seat, the Grand Cherokee's growth adds a couple of badly needed inches to legroom. With this improvement the Grand Cherokee only matches other similarly sized SUVs, so it's not a reason to buy. But rear seat legroom is no longer a reason not to buy, so it bears mentioning. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The cabin is a very serene place to be, aided by the comfortable front seats. With the leather seat option, both front seats and two rear seats came with seat heaters. Also, both front seats are power adjustable, including height and lumbar. The lumbar support is great for long trips, allowing you to change wear the seat contacts your back for less overall fatigue. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |