Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
Model | Volkswagen Touareg | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | supercharged 3.0L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 380 hp@5500 428 lb-ft@1000 |
2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 156 hp@5700 156 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.9 in | 111.0 in | 2.9 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 195.2 in | -6.4 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 72.2 in | 4.2 in |
Height | 68.2 in | 57.5 in | 10.7 in |
Curb Weight | 5135 lb. | 3585 lb. | 1550 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 38.5 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 58.2 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 42.1 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.9 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 56.9 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.9 in | 39.2 in | -4.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | -5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.1 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 16.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 54.9 ft3 |
2011 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 225hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
More than usual leg room in the rear, even with the front seat all the way back. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |
2014 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Compounding the Avalon's lack of suspension compliance, its seats are also firm, yet lacking in lateral support. You very much sit on them rather than in them. On a long drive my rear end reported impinged circulation. The front passenger is even worse off, as the tilt of that seat can be adjusted only in the Limited. Rear seat passengers also complained about overly firm, insufficiently contoured cushions. see full Toyota Avalon review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Toyota Avalon.