Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.2L V6 DOHC-4v 230 hp@6200 213 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 103.9 in | 7.1 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 177.1 in | 20.1 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 71.3 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 66.7 in | -8.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 3704 lb. | -209 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.0 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 56.3 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.5 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.2 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 54.9 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 44.0 in | 12.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 37.2 in | 3.7 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -10 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | -54.5 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 |
2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The seat is snug and offers lumbar support. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |