Model Year | 2008 | 2022 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Kia Carnival | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 3,091 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 5,009 mm | 5,156 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,740 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,585 kg | 1,985 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 72 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,039 mm | 985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,631 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 1,003 mm | 952 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,478 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,687 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 980 mm | -980 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,511 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,280 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 904 mm | -904 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,977 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 408 L | 1,138 L | 407 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.4 | 2,461 L | 12.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 | 4,109 L | 10.4 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Kia Carnival.