Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Avalanche | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 6.0L V8 OHV-2v 366 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@4300 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 253 hp@5800 250 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUT | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 106.3 in | 23.7 in |
Length | 221.3 in | 188.7 in | 32.6 in |
Width | 79.1 in | 77.0 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 76.6 in | 68.7 in | 7.9 in |
Curb Weight | 5842 lb. | 4471 lb. | 1371 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 31.0 gal. | 20.4 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 38.4 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.3 in | 61.2 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 56.9 in | 7.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.5 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.0 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.2 in | 61.1 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 62.3 in | 56.3 in | 6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 37.8 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.1 in | -36.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 58.6 in | -58.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.5 in | -48.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.3 in | -29.3 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 108.6 in (over 3 rows) | -28.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 45.5 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 30.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.5 | 49.6 ft3 | -4.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 101.1 ft3 | 81.5 ft3 | 19.6 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2006 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seat can eaily seat 2 adults or even 3 kids see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very comfortable for long trips of 500 or more miles see full Acura MDX review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Good leg room and temperature controls see full Acura MDX review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
the 7 seater option is great and it has room for the kids...did not buy it for room for extra adults so the slightly smaller 6-7 seats work perfectly for me. That being said, its very comfortable 2 and 3rd row seats. see full Acura MDX review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
High seating position - easy to get in and out of with bad knees. see full Acura MDX review |
2006 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg room in far back seat to little. see full Acura MDX review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
ver small rear seat compared to pilot. see full Acura MDX review |