Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Volvo XC90 | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 111.0 in | 1.6 in |
Length | 188.9 in | 197.2 in | -8.3 in |
Width | 74.7 in | 72.8 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 70.2 in | 58.5 in | 11.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4826 lb. | 3495 lb. | 1331 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.8 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 59.4 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.8 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 41.3 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.5 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 58.2 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 56.2 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 40.9 in | -6.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.5 in | 0.0 in | 35.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.1 in | 0.0 in | 30.1 in |
Total Legroom | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 23.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.8 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | -5.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.3 ft3 | 14.4 | 28.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.1 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 70.7 ft3 |
2010 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
In an effort to make room for the third seat, the leg room up front has been compromised see full Volvo XC90 review |
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 |