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Toyota Avalon (2009) vs. Toyota Highlander (2018) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Toyota Avalon and 2018 Toyota Highlander specs.

2009 Toyota Avalon and 2018 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2009 2018  
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
 
Transmission 6-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 3495 lb. 4370 lb. -875 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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Avalon

2009 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Toyota Highlander

2018 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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