Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Subaru Outback | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 186 kW@6000 339 Nm@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,670 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,958 mm | 4,729 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,461 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,570 kg | 1,631 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 64 L | 64 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 978 mm | 955 mm | 23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,478 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 927 mm | 36 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 861 mm | 135 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,065 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 453 L | 323 L | 130 L |
2014 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 2014 Toyota Avalon.
2006 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg and head room lacking for over 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Seat back a bit low for 6 footers. see full Subaru Outback review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I was amazed at how small the back seat is in this car. Really no bigger than a compact sedan, eg Civic or Corolla. I can't fit my 3 kids (in car seats) back there, and feel bad when co-workers pile in to go to lunch. Surprisingly small for a vehicle this size, and marketed as a "family car." If you plan to put adults or 3 kids back there regularly, look at the '10 or newer (or at something else -- the rear seat in my co-worker's Accord is far bigger and more comfortable). see full Subaru Outback review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Too small for kids see full Subaru Outback review |
2006 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Too short! I am 6ft tall and the front passenger seat leaves me feeling very cramped. Drivers position is better. Seats also too narrow. Maybe plenty of room for skinny folks, but not for us folks that are large boned :-) see full Subaru Outback review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
The Outback is much smaller (but not cheaper) than the XC70. see full Subaru Outback review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very tight and narrow rear seat room. feels much bumpier in the rear seat than the front seat. see full Subaru Outback review |