Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Buick Terraza | Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 310 hp@5200 335 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable 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 | 221.3 in | -16.3 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 79.1 in | -3.9 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 76.6 in | -4.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4476 lb. | 5742 lb. | -1266 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.0 gal. | 31.0 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 41.1 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 65.3 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 64.4 in | -8.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 41.3 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 40.0 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.2 in | 65.2 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.6 in | 62.3 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.1 in | -0.2 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) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 34.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.9 ft3 | 45.5 ft3 | -18.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 74.1 ft3 | 45.5 | 28.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 136.5 ft3 | 101.1 ft3 | 35.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche.