Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
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 | 111.0 in | 113.6 in | -2.6 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 190.1 in | 7.1 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 75.4 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 74.1 in | -15.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 5659 lb. | -2164 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 22.8 gal. | -4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.4 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 59.0 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.4 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 42.4 in | -4.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 59.2 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 0.0 in | 56.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 37.6 in | 3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.1 in | -40.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.8 in | -42.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 116.3 in (over 3 rows) | -34.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.4 | 44.5 ft3 | -30.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 87.4 ft3 | -73 ft3 |
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 |
2011 Land Rover LR4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 375-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Perfect family car. fold down seats that, because of the raised headline, are usable by adults. large cargo area, 3rd row a/c.... see full Land Rover LR4 review |
2011 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 |