Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Avalon | Volvo XC90 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
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 | 3495 lb. | 4612 lb. | -1117 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 |
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 XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
7 passenger capacity. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2005 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front leather seating is very comfortable. Having the heated front seats in twe winter allows for quick comfort. The multi adjustable seating for both driver and passenger allows for each to set seats to their liking then set in the memory location see full Volvo XC90 review |