| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | |
| Model | Toyota Avalon | Lexus GS | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 303 hp@6200 274 lb-ft@3600 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 112.2 in | -1.2 in |
| Length | 197.2 in | 190.0 in | 7.2 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 71.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 56.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3490 lb. | 3704 lb. | -214 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 37.8 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 56.3 in | 3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 54.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.5 in | -2.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 55.1 in | 3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 51.4 in | 4.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 36.4 in | 4.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.4 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 | 1.7 ft3 |
| 2007 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 |
| 2007 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very good front seats with excellent back and head/neck spport for those of us who are spinally challengged. see full Lexus GS review |
| 2007 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
comfortable but tight see full Lexus GS review |