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Toyota Highlander (2010) vs. Toyota Avalon (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Toyota Highlander and 2006 Toyota Avalon specs.

2010 Toyota Highlander and 2006 Toyota Avalon Specifications

Model Year 2010 2006  
Model Toyota Highlander Toyota Avalon  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
201 kW@6200
336 Nm@4700
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
200 kW@6200
336 Nm@4700
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,789 mm 2,819 mm 0 mm
Length 4,785 mm 5,009 mm -1 mm
Width 1,910 mm 1,849 mm 0 mm
Height 1,730 mm 1,486 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,805 kg 1,583 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 73 L 70 L 3 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,031 mm 986 mm -985 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,516 mm 1,509 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,440 mm 1,417 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,097 mm 1,049 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,019 mm 953 mm -952 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,511 mm 1,478 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,435 mm 1,427 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 973 mm 1,039 mm 972 mm
Headroom, Row 3 922 mm 0 mm 922 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,397 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,074 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 742 mm 0 mm 742 mm
Total Legroom 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) 2,088 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 292 L 408 L -116 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,198 L 14.4 -13.4 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,701 L 14.4 -12.4 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Toyota Highlander

2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota Avalon

2006 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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