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 | 2,819 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,009 mm | 4,798 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,849 mm | 1,897 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,486 mm | 1,783 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,585 kg | 2,092 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 80 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 986 mm | 1,008 mm | 985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 953 mm | 975 mm | -22 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,478 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 879 mm | -878 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 902 mm | -902 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 765 mm | -765 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,685 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 408 L | 249 L | 159 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.4 | 1,226 L | 13.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.4 | 2,410 L | 12.4 |
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 |