Model Year | 2008 | 2022 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Volkswagen Arteon | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5350 295 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 111.9 in | -0.9 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 191.5 in | 5.7 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 73.7 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 56.8 in | 1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 3653 lb. | -158 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 37.7 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 56.5 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 54.3 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.2 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.0 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 54.7 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 46.5 in | 9.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 40.2 in | 0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | -12.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 56.2 ft3 | -41.8 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2008 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 2022 Volkswagen Arteon.