Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
Model | Buick Terraza | Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 295 hp@5200 335 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 130.0 in | -8.9 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 221.6 in | -16.6 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 79.8 in | -4.6 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 73.6 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4476 lb. | 5413 lb. | -937 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.0 gal. | 31.0 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.7 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 65.2 in | -5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 61.4 in | -5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 41.3 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.6 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.2 in | 65.2 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.6 in | 62.0 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.9 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.1 in | 0.0 in | 38.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 0.0 in | 48.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.2 in | 0.0 in | 36.2 in |
Total Legroom | 115 in (over 3 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 34.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.9 ft3 | 0.0 | 26.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 74.1 ft3 | 0.0 | 74.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 136.5 ft3 | 0.0 | 136.5 ft3 |
2006 Buick Terraza Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
All front seats are comfortable (or better be). This car had as much room and comfort in all 3 rows as the front seat. see full Buick Terraza review |
2006 Buick Terraza Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior seat configuration is abhorrant. Nigh impossbile to get to row 3 without hurting oneself. see full Buick Terraza review |
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
The interior is basically a Tahoe and even with 5 people, the truck is comfortable. Rear AC and headphone jacks help too. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |
2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of room for 3 adults, even with a tall adult in the middle seat. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |