Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 109.8 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 192.5 in | 4.7 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 75.8 in | -3 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 68.1 in | -9.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3490 lb. | 4370 lb. | -880 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -0.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.7 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 59.3 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 57.2 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 44.2 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.9 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 59.6 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 57.1 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 38.4 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.7 in | -27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -28.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.4 | 42.3 ft3 | -27.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -69.3 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 |
2017 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |