| Model Year | 2021 | 2011 | |
| Model | Toyota Avalon | Lexus IS | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 107.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Length | 195.9 in | 180.1 in | 15.8 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 70.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3570 lb. | 3455 lb. | 115 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 17.2 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 37.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 54.4 in | 3.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 54.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 43.9 in | -1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 36.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 52.7 in | 4.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 53.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 30.6 in | 9.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.4 in (over 2 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 7.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.1 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Toyota Avalon.
| 2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |