Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Volvo S80 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@5600 295 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,835 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,009 mm | 4,851 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,862 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,494 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,585 kg | 1,822 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 70 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 960 mm | 26 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 973 mm | -20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,478 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 889 mm | -888 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume | 408 L | 422 L | -14 L |
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 |
2009 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good support for my back. see full Volvo S80 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Had heard that the seats of the car were amongst the most comfortable and they really are. Not to mention the adaptability to body contour, especially as I am on the bit healthier side. The control panel layout and other gadgets are aesthetically laid out see full Volvo S80 review |