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2012 Toyota Avalon and 2017 Lexus IS Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
| Model | Toyota Avalon | Lexus IS | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 306 hp@6400 277 lb-ft@4800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 110.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Length | 197.6 in | 184.3 in | 13.3 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 71.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 58.5 in | 56.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3572 lb. | 3593 lb. | -21 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 55.9 in | 3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 54.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 44.8 in | -3.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 36.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 53.4 in | 4.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 54.0 in | 2.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 32.2 in | 8.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 5.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.4 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | 3.6 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Avalon
| 2012 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Compounding the Avalon's lack of suspension compliance, its seats are also firm, yet lacking in lateral support. You very much sit on them rather than in them. On a long drive my rear end reported impinged circulation. The front passenger is even worse off, as the tilt of that seat can be adjusted only in the Limited. Rear seat passengers also complained about overly firm, insufficiently contoured cushions. see full Toyota Avalon review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Avalon
| 2012 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Heated seats are wonderful in winter. Dual zone heater/air conditioner a plus for driver/passenger comfort. Back-up camera is handy for checking what the mirrors don't pick up. Quiet, smooth engine/transmission. Comfortable seats are easily adjustable. Easy access and good leg-room in rear seats. see full Toyota Avalon review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Heated seats are wonderful in winter. Dual zone heater/air conditioner a plus for driver/passenger comfort. Back-up camera is handy for checking what the mirrors don't pick up. Quiet, smooth engine/transmission. Comfortable seats are easily adjustable. Easy access and good leg-room in rear seats. see full Toyota Avalon review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Lexus IS
| 2017 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review | |
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