| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
| Model | Toyota Avalon | Lexus HS | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 147 hp@6000 138 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 106.3 in | 4.7 in |
| Length | 197.2 in | 184.8 in | 12.4 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 70.3 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 59.3 in | -0.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 3682 lb. | -187 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 53.8 in | 5.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 52.8 in | 3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.6 in | -1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 36.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 54.2 in | 4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 51.2 in | 5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 34.5 in | 6.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 5.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.4 ft3 | 12.1 ft3 | 2.3 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Lexus HS.