Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,804 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,019 mm | 4,867 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,620 kg | 1,553 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 70 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 973 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 960 mm | -7 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,478 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 408 L | 450 L | -42 L |
2011 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Heated seats are wonderful in winter. Dual zone heater/air conditioner a plus for driver/passenger comfort. Back-up camera is handy for checking what the mirrors don't pick up. Quiet, smooth engine/transmission. Comfortable seats are easily adjustable. Easy access and good leg-room in rear seats. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Heated seats are wonderful in winter. Dual zone heater/air conditioner a plus for driver/passenger comfort. Back-up camera is handy for checking what the mirrors don't pick up. Quiet, smooth engine/transmission. Comfortable seats are easily adjustable. Easy access and good leg-room in rear seats. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2015 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | The Passat's top strength remains a non-sporting attribute: never mind how the specs compare, the midsize Volkswagen has the roomiest interior in its class. Rear seat legroom seems limo-like compared to the merely adequate space inside the Mazda. Up front, there's also plenty of stretch-out space for heads, shoulders, and knees. The Passat's trunk is also among the largest, though in this area the Mazda comes up only a cubic foot short. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
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