Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Lincoln Town Car | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
4.6L V8 OHC-2v 239 hp@4900 287 lb-ft@4100 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 117.7 in | -6.7 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 215.4 in | -18.2 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 78.5 in | -5.7 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 59.0 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 4345 lb. | -850 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.4 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 60.3 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 57.0 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.4 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 59.9 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 58.0 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 39.6 in | 1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.4 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | -6.6 ft3 |
2009 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 Lincoln Town Car Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
There is no center console and the seats are wide. see full Lincoln Town Car review |
2006 Lincoln Town Car Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
The front seats are lovely to look at, but are basically flat sofas and not quite as supportive as I would like. They adjust infinitely, and along with an adjustable steering wheel and adjustable pedals you can get a good driving position - but I have to give Buick the nod for a more orthopedically-designed and cradling seat. I also would wish to be able to defeat the feature that automatically moves the seat back two inches when the key is removed from the ignition. Can't be done without an expensive dealer visit to download new softare into the door control module. see full Lincoln Town Car review |