Model Year | 2006 | 2022 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Volkswagen Golf | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 103.6 in | 7.4 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 168.8 in | 28.4 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 70.4 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 57.6 in | 0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3490 lb. | 3113 lb. | 377 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.5 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 55.9 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 53.4 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.2 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.1 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 53.9 in | 4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 46.3 in | 9.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 35.0 in | 5.9 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 19.9 ft3 | -5.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 | -20.1 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Volkswagen Golf.