Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
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 | 6-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 | 195.2 in | 174.1 in | 21.1 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 70.5 in | 1.7 in |
Height | 57.5 in | 56.9 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3461 lb. | 3508 lb. | -47 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 38.9 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.2 in | 54.7 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.7 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 35.8 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 41.5 in | 15.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 32.5 in | 6.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 7.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 9.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 5.5 ft3 |
2014 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Compounding the Avalon's lack of suspension compliance, its seats are also firm, yet lacking in lateral support. You very much sit on them rather than in them. On a long drive my rear end reported impinged circulation. The front passenger is even worse off, as the tilt of that seat can be adjusted only in the Limited. Rear seat passengers also complained about overly firm, insufficiently contoured cushions. see full Toyota Avalon review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Toyota Avalon.
2013 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 |