Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Lexus GS | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 224 kW@5600 441 Nm@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,009 mm | 4,826 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,585 kg | 1,776 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 71 L | -1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 960 mm | 26 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,105 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 940 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,478 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,306 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 925 mm | -924 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 408 L | 360 L | 48 L |
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 |
2006 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 |
2006 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 |