Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Land Rover LR4 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 375 hp@6500 375 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,885 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,009 mm | 4,829 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,915 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,882 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,585 kg | 2,567 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 86 L | -16 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,026 mm | 985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 1,077 mm | 952 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,478 mm | 1,504 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,019 mm | -1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,087 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,954 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 408 L | 280 L | 128 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.4 | 1,260 L | 13.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 | 2,475 L | 12.4 |
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 |
2010 Land Rover LR4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 375-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Drivers left leg can bang against some door hardware. This needs some minor re-think. Otherwise a nice elevated driving and upright position with tremendous forward visibility. Front pillar does not cause much of a blind spot. see full Land Rover LR4 review |