Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
4.6L V8 OHC-2v 224 hp@4800 275 lb-ft@4000 |
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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 | 114.6 in | -3.6 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 212.0 in | -14.8 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 78.3 in | -5.5 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 58.3 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 4135 lb. | -640 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.5 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 60.6 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 57.4 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.6 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.8 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 60.0 in | -1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 56.1 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 38.0 in | 2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.4 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | -6.2 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Mercury Grand Marquis.