Toyota Avalon vs Ford Taurus
Overview | |
Years produced1995-2022 | Years produced1986-2019 |
MSRP$36,125 | MSRP$27,800 |
Listings1483 | Listings1486 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews SummaryThe 2021 Toyota Avalon serves a simple function. It bridges the price gap between the Toyota Camry and the Lexus ES. In fact, the Avalon and the Lexus are essentially the same cars, the latter offering a greater degree of refinement and a more appealing design. Otherwise, there isn’t a reason for the Avalon to exist in a world gone mad for SUVs. And that’s especially true when a certified pre-owned Lexus ES that’s just a year or two old costs less than the new Toyota. | |
Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 205 hp I4 | Engine3.5L 288 hp V6 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower205 hp @ 6600 rpm | Horsepower288 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 205 hp I4 | Engine Name3.5L 288 hp V6 |
Torque185 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | Torque254 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower205 hp @ 6600 rpm | Horsepower288 hp @ 6500 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.1 cu ft | Cargo Space20.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight3580 lbs | Curb Weight3917 lbs |
Height56.7 in | Height60.7 in |
Length195.9 in | Length202.9 in |
Width72.8 in | Width85.7 in |
Wheelbase113.0 in | Wheelbase112.9 in |
Maximum Payload940 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1995-2022 | 1986-2019 |
MSRP | $36,125 | $27,800 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | The 2021 Toyota Avalon serves a simple function. It bridges the price gap between the Toyota Camry and the Lexus ES. In fact, the Avalon and the Lexus are essentially the same cars, the latter offering a greater degree of refinement and a more appealing design. Otherwise, there isn’t a reason for the Avalon to exist in a world gone mad for SUVs. And that’s especially true when a certified pre-owned Lexus ES that’s just a year or two old costs less than the new Toyota. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 205 hp I4 | 3.5L 288 hp V6 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 205 hp @ 6600 rpm | 288 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 205 hp I4 | 3.5L 288 hp V6 |
Torque | 185 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 254 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 205 hp @ 6600 rpm | 288 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.1 cu ft | 20.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3580 lbs | 3917 lbs |
Height | 56.7 in | 60.7 in |
Length | 195.9 in | 202.9 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 85.7 in |
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 112.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 940 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |

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