| Model Year | 2024 | 2008 | |
| Model | Volvo XC40 | Toyota Avalon | |
| Engine | Electric 402 hp 494 lb-ft |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 111.0 in | -4.6 in |
| Length | 174.8 in | 197.2 in | -22.4 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 72.8 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 65.2 in | 58.5 in | 6.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4679 lb. | 3495 lb. | 1184 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.0 in | 38.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 59.4 in | -2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 55.8 in | -1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 41.3 in | -0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 58.2 in | -1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 56.2 in | -1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.1 in | 40.9 in | -4.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -5.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.7 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 6.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.2 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2024 Volvo XC40.
| 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 |