Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Cadillac STS | Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.4 in | 130.0 in | -13.6 in |
Length | 196.3 in | 221.3 in | -25 in |
Width | 72.6 in | 79.1 in | -6.5 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 76.6 in | -19 in |
Curb Weight | 3960 lb. | 5742 lb. | -1782 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 31.0 gal. | -14 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 41.1 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 65.3 in | -6.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 64.4 in | -9.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.3 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 40.0 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 65.2 in | -7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 62.3 in | -6.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.1 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 45.5 ft3 | -31.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.8 ft3 | 101.1 ft3 | -87.3 ft3 |
2006 Cadillac STS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Very tight legroom. see full Cadillac STS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 254-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
No room in the back...even tight for kids. see full Cadillac STS review |
2008 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 |