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2008 Toyota Avalon
The 2008 Toyota Avalon is a sedan. It features 3.5L 6-cyl producing 268 HP (200 kW) and a 6-Speed Automatic transmission. Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with 0–60 mph in 7.5s, top speed of 130 mph.
SPECS
| Make | Toyota | Model | Avalon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2008 | Version / Trim | Toyota 2008 Avalon |
| Body Style | Sedan | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Blizzard Pearl, Midnight Black Metallic, Magnetic Gray Metallic, Predawn Gray Mica, Attitude Black Metallic, Ruby Flare Pearl, Blueprint, Parisian Night Pearl |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | Japan |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Engine | 3.5L 6-cyl | Engine Size | 3,500 cc |
| Power | 268 hp / 200 kW | Torque | 333 Nm / 246 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 7.5 sec | Top Speed | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 19 mpg city / 28 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,615 kg (3,560 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2008 SEDANS
Compared with other 2008 sedans in our database, its 268 hp is close to the average for a 2008 sedan (276 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 0.4 seconds slower than average.
| 2008 Toyota Avalon | Average 2008 sedans | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 268 hp | 276 hp (103 cars) | -3% |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 344 Nm (103 cars) | -3% |
| 0–60 mph | 7.5 s | 7.1 s (103 cars) | +6% |
| Top speed | 130 mph | 137 mph (103 cars) | -5% |
| Kerb weight | 1,615 kg | 1,612 kg (122 cars) | — |
| Engine size | 3,500 cc | 3,351 cc (122 cars) | +4% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2008 sedans with similar power to the 2008 Toyota Avalon.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Toyota Avalon | 268 hp | 7.5 s | 1,615 kg |
| 2008 Lexus ES 350 | 268 hp | 7.5 s | 1,545 kg |
| 2008 Nissan Maxima | 265 hp | 6.5 s | 1,540 kg |
| 2008 Hyundai Azera | 263 hp | 7.5 s | 1,630 kg |
| 2008 Volvo S60 AWD | 258 hp | 8.5 s | 1,525 kg |
OTHER YEARS OF THE TOYOTA AVALON
FEATURES
Air Conditioning
Navigation System
ABS
Electronic Stability Control
Traction Control
Airbags (Multiple)
Reverse Camera
Rear Parking Sensors
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Alloy Wheels
Fog Lights
Keyless Entry
Spare Tyre