Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Nissan Sentra | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6600 180 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 105.7 in | 5.3 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 179.8 in | 17.4 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 70.5 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 59.5 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 3078 lb. | 417 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.6 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 56.9 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 54.1 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.4 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.3 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 55.1 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 53.0 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 34.5 in | 6.4 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 5.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.4 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 1.3 ft3 |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2008 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 2010 Nissan Sentra.