Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Nissan Altima | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 156 hp@5700 156 lb-ft@4500 |
2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 158 hp@5200 162 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,776 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,958 mm | 4,844 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,461 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,626 kg | 1,529 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 76 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 1,031 mm | 977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,478 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 935 mm | 28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 909 mm | 87 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,065 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 453 L | 433 L | 20 L |
2013 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Toyota Avalon.
2011 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Roomy front seat room. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I am 6'3", weigh 235. Being a big guy, I find this car VERY comfortable. I use it in my work daily. I drive it multiple trips/day (there have been as many as 8-10 trips/day-from 2 miles up to 50 miles/each trip). So I am in/out of the car multiple times/day. It's very easy to enter and exit and is very roomy for a mid-sized car and also has a lot of rear leg room. The trunk is large as well and the back seat folds down making the useful trunk space all the more. I also like the console and having the iPod connection in the second storage area of the console-out of the way. Hip room of the front seat is very generous as well. Just yesterday I had a rear seat passenger who commented how much leg room they had in the back. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I am a big guy who at first did not consider Altima because I did not think I would fit in it. I was surprised to find I fit just fine. I am 6'3" and 252lbs. The front seats provide ample room. I also have a lot of head room. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Nissan has reputation for reliability see full Nissan Altima review |
2011 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Very comfortable. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Very difficult to get in and even more difficult to get out. Only teens in good shape can do it easily see full Nissan Altima review |