Model Year | 2013 | 2010 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6000 244 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 103.1 in | 7.9 in |
Length | 195.2 in | 180.3 in | 14.9 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 68.5 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 58.1 in | -0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3461 lb. | 3175 lb. | 286 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.3 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 54.8 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 43.5 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 37.6 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 53.2 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 33.5 in | 5.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 4.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 16.0 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 |
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.
2010 Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There is no lumbar support which makes it tough for drives over 2 hours. The seats could be better for its class. I think Subaru remedied this issue in the new body style, however. see full Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport review |