Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Volvo V50 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 200 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 169 kW@5000 320 Nm@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,819 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,009 mm | 4,521 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,585 kg | 1,619 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 60 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 988 mm | -2 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 968 mm | -15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,478 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,288 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 874 mm | -873 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 408 L | 362 L | 46 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 | 1,252 L | 13.4 |
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 |
2011 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |