Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Kia Spectra | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 102.8 in | 8.2 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 177.2 in | 20 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 68.3 in | 4.5 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 57.9 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3490 lb. | 2701 lb. | 789 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 55.1 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 52.4 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.8 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.2 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 53.9 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 53.9 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 35.4 in | 5.5 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.4 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
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 Kia Spectra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable for prolonged around-town driving, not bad for long trips. Could use adjustable lumbar support, but all other adjustments are very good. The non-sueded cloth is comfortable and durable. see full Kia Spectra review |