Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Volvo S80 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 109.9 in | 1.1 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 190.9 in | 6.3 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 72.1 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 57.2 in | 1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 3576 lb. | -81 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 38.9 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 58.0 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.3 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.2 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 37.6 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 56.9 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 55.6 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 35.9 in | 5 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 4.1 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.4 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 0 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 |
2006 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent lumbar support and almost infinate power adjustments help my probelms with episodic low back pain. see full Volvo S80 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are like sitting in a lazy boy. So comfortable on long trips and just a dream to drive. see full Volvo S80 review |