Volvo S40 (2008) vs. Toyota Avalon (2009) Specs

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2008 Volvo S40 and 2009 Toyota Avalon Specifications

Model Year	2008	2009
Model	Volvo S40	Toyota Avalon
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.9 in	111.0 in	-7.1 in
Length	175.9 in	197.2 in	-21.3 in
Width	69.7 in	72.8 in	-3.1 in
Height	57.2 in	58.5 in	-1.3 in
Curb Weight	3278 lb.	3495 lb.	-217 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	18.5 gal.	-2.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	38.8 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.2 in	59.4 in	-4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.7 in	55.8 in	-2.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	41.3 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	37.5 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.1 in	58.2 in	-4.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	50.7 in	56.2 in	-5.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	34.4 in	40.9 in	-6.5 in
Total Legroom	76 in (over 2 rows)	82.2 in (over 2 rows)	-6.2 in
Cargo Volume	12.6 ft³	14.4 ft³	-1.8 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volvo S40.

2009 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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