Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Nissan LEAF | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
Electric 107 hp 207 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 106.3 in | 4.7 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 175.0 in | 22.2 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 69.7 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 61.0 in | -2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 3366 lb. | 129 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 41.2 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 54.4 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 51.5 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.1 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.3 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 52.5 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 50.0 in | 6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 31.1 in | 9.8 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 14.5 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 0.0 | 14.4 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 |
2012 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |