Model Year | 2009 | 2021 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Subaru WRX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 104.3 in | 6.7 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 180.9 in | 16.3 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 70.7 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 58.1 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 3450 lb. | 45 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.8 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 55.6 in | 3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 52.2 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.3 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.1 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 54.2 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 53.1 in | 3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 35.4 in | 5.5 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 3.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.4 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 2.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Subaru WRX.