Volkswagen Jetta (2016) vs. Toyota Avalon (2008) Specs

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2016 Volkswagen Jetta and 2008 Toyota Avalon Specifications

Model Year	2016	2008
Model	Volkswagen Jetta	Toyota Avalon
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	104.4 in	111.0 in	-6.6 in
Length	183.3 in	197.2 in	-13.9 in
Width	70.0 in	72.8 in	-2.8 in
Height	57.2 in	58.5 in	-1.3 in
Curb Weight	3194 lb.	3495 lb.	-301 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.5 gal.	18.5 gal.	-4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	38.8 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	59.4 in	-4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.8 in	-55.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	41.3 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	37.5 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.6 in	58.2 in	-4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.2 in	-56.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.1 in	40.9 in	-2.8 in
Total Legroom	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	82.2 in (over 2 rows)	-2.9 in
Cargo Volume	15.7 ft³	14.4 ft³	1.3 ft³

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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

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