Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Toyota 4Runner | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 109.8 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 189.9 in | 7.3 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 75.8 in | -3 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 71.5 in | -13 in |
Curb Weight | 3490 lb. | 4400 lb. | -910 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 24.0 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.3 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 57.8 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 56.5 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.6 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 57.8 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 55.7 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 32.9 in | 8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.3 in | -34.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.7 in | -57.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.3 in | -43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.3 in | -29.3 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 103.9 in (over 3 rows) | -21.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 9.0 ft3 | 5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.4 | 46.3 ft3 | -31.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 88.8 ft3 | -74.4 ft3 |
2006 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 |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
very comfortable see full Toyota Avalon review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My kids loved the roominess of the back seat which made easier transition from the former minivan. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2012 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Not wide enough for circumferentially challenged bodies. Bottom cushion too narrow, confined bolsters, not long enough under thighs. see full Toyota 4Runner review |