Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Kia Sportage | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 103.5 in | 7.5 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 171.3 in | 25.9 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 70.9 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 66.7 in | -8.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3490 lb. | 3230 lb. | 260 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.7 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 56.7 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 54.6 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.1 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.4 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 56.3 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 54.6 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 37.2 in | 3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 2.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | -9.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 | -52.2 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 Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review |
2007 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |