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 | 2,819 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,009 mm | 4,445 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,585 kg | 1,527 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 0 L | 70 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,046 mm | 985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,308 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 947 mm | 6 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,478 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,270 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 790 mm | -789 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,859 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 408 L | 411 L | -3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 | 0 L | 14.4 |
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 |