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Toyota Avalon

General information

ModelToyota Avalon
Year2008
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating61.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3498 ccm (213.45 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving12.4 litres/100 km (19.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving10.7 litres/100 km (22.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement3498 ccm (213.45 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power272.00 PS (200 kW or 268 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque336.29 Nm (34.3 kgf-m or 248.0 ft.lbs) at 4700 Rev. per min.
Compression10.8:1
Bore x stroke86.0 x 86.0 mm (3.4 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.2045 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space2662 litres (703 gallons)
Cargo space396 litres (105 gallons)
Optional cargo space567 litres (150 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient1.0

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (476.4 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system

Dimensions and weight

Weight1330 kg (2,932.1 pounds)
Max weight with load1585 kg (3,494.3 pounds)
Towing weight454 kg (1,000.9 pounds)
Overall length5020 mm (197.6 inches)
Overall width1860 mm (73.2 inches)
Overall height1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Ground clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase2830 mm (111.4 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions165.0 g/km
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