2016 Hyundai Azera vs 2017 Toyota Avalon

2016 Hyundai Azera

2017 Toyota Avalon

4-Door Sedan

Select style

Hybrid Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Avalon Hybrid Limited	40	39	$38,340	$42,600
Avalon Hybrid XLE Plus	40	39	$33,571	$37,300
Avalon Hybrid XLE Premium	40	39	$34,876	$38,750
Avalon Limited	21	30	$36,991	$41,100
Avalon Touring	21	30	$33,931	$37,700
Avalon XLE	21	30	$29,971	$33,300
Avalon XLE Plus	21	30	$31,546	$35,050
Avalon XLE Premium	21	30	$32,852	$36,500

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,799

$38,340

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$34,100

$42,600

Monthly Payment Estimate

$568 / month

$710 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

For those who don't want or need the Genesis' price tag, the 2016 Hyundai Azera satisfies the near-luxury need for style and features.

The 2017 Toyota Avalon gives the full-size sedan a good name, with its exceptional space and style.

TCC Likes

Strong, smooth powertrain
Refined ride
Nicely detailed design

Well-controlled ride
Refined, responsive powertrains
40 mpg (Hybrid)

TCC Dislikes

Tight center position in back seat
Tough ingress/egress in back
Lacks some leading-edge tech features

Luxury-car price, without the lux badge
Spongy brake-pedal feel
Generic taillight look

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

40 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

39 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

107

102.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.4

Front Leg Room (in)

45.5

42.1

Front Hip Room (in)

54.6

55.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

36.8

39.2

Front Head Room (in)

40.3

37.6

Second Hip Room (in)

54.2

54.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

58.2

Second Head Room (in)

37.6

37.9

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

57.9

57.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.3

62.2

Wheelbase (in)

112

111

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.2

72.2

Track Width, Front (in)

63.2

62.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.4

5.6

Length, Overall (in)

193.7

195.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.3

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.2

11.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

11.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.5

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45VR18

P215/55VR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/45VR18

P215/55VR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3684

3682

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7.5

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

660

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

255 @ 5200

156 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.3 L/204

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

293 @ 6400

200 @ 5700

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.65

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.88

3.54

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.39

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.83

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Azera

Toyota Avalon

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Strut

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.7

4.4

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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