Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 121.2 in | -10.2 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 202.5 in | -5.3 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 76.9 in | -4.1 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 68.9 in | -10.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 4494 lb. | -999 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 37.2 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 63.0 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.6 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.2 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 64.7 in | -6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 0.0 in | 56.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 36.3 in | 4.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -26.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -17.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.4 | 83.0 ft3 | -68.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 140.6 ft3 | -126.2 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 2011 Volkswagen Routan.