1997 Toyota Avalon XL
The 1997 Toyota Avalon XL is a 200-hp 3.0-liter V6 with an electronically-controlled 4-speed automatic transmission w/overdrive & intelligence and front-wheel drive. It starts at $23,958 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 200 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 214 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The Avalon measures 190.2 inches long on a 107.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,285 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $23,958 ($48,513 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | V6 |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 200 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 214 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection (EFI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Electronically-controlled 4-speed automatic transmission w/overdrive & intelligence |
| 1st Gear | 2.81 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.55 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| 4th Gear | 0.74 |
| Reverse | 2.3 |
| Final Drive | 3.43 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 18.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Turning Diameter | 37.6 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 10.7 in x 1.1 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.5 in x 0.4 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15x6.0 in steel |
| Wheels Rear | 15x6.0 in steel |
| Tires Front | P205/65R15 |
| Tires Rear | P205/65R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 190.2 in |
| Width | 70.3 in |
| Height | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in |
| Front Track | 61 in |
| Rear Track | 59.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.4 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,285 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 44.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 57.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.8 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 57.4 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars