Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 101.5 in | 9.5 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 174.1 in | 23.1 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 70.5 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 56.9 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3490 lb. | 3508 lb. | -18 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.9 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 54.7 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 35.8 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 41.5 in | 16.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 0.0 in | 56.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 32.5 in | 8.4 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 7.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 3.9 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2012 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review |