Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Volvo XC90 | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 112.6 in | -1.6 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 188.9 in | 8.3 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 74.7 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 58.5 in | 70.2 in | -11.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3490 lb. | 4544 lb. | -1054 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.7 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 58.3 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.4 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.0 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 38.4 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.2 in | 57.4 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 54.1 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 34.6 in | 6.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.5 in | -35.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.1 in | -30.1 in |
Total Legroom | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | -23.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.4 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.4 | 43.3 ft3 | -28.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 ft3 | 85.1 ft3 | -70.7 ft3 |
2006 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 |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
very comfortable see full Toyota Avalon review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My kids loved the roominess of the back seat which made easier transition from the former minivan. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2012 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
In an effort to make room for the third seat, the leg room up front has been compromised see full Volvo XC90 review |