Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
|
Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 113.9 in | -2.9 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 188.8 in | 8.4 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 76.4 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 68.2 in | -9.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 4696 lb. | -1201 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.6 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 59.8 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 0.0 in | 55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.4 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.9 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 56.7 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 0.0 in | 56.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 34.9 in | 6 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 5.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | -17.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | -56.5 ft3 |
2009 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 2016 Volkswagen Touareg.