Chevrolet Avalanche (2008) vs. BMW X3 (2012) Specs

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2008 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2012 BMW X3 Specifications

Model Year	2008	2012
Model	Chevrolet Avalanche	BMW X3
Engine	6.0L V8 OHV-2v 366 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@4300	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200
Transmission	4-speed automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUT	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	130.0 in	110.6 in	19.4 in
Length	221.3 in	183.0 in	38.3 in
Width	79.1 in	74.1 in	5 in
Height	76.6 in	65.4 in	11.2 in
Curb Weight	5842 lb.	4222 lb.	1620 lb.
Fuel Capacity	31.0 gal.	17.7 gal.	13.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.1 in	40.7 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	65.3 in	57.3 in	8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	64.4 in	0.0 in	64.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	39.9 in	1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	39.1 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	65.2 in	56.0 in	9.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	62.3 in	0.0 in	62.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.1 in	36.8 in	2.3 in
Total Legroom	80.4 in (over 2 rows)	76.7 in (over 2 rows)	3.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	45.5 ft³	27.6 ft³	17.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	101.1 ft³	63.3 ft³	37.8 ft³

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

2012 BMW X3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Thanks partly to power-adjustable side bolsters, the X3's optional sport seats are both supportive and comfortable. They're firm where you want them to be firm, yet (unlike those in the Audi and Mercedes-Benz) cushy where you want them to be cushy. The Volvo XC60's seats are also very comfortable, but can't quite match the BMW's lateral support. You sit substantially higher than in a BMW sedan, both relative to the ground and to the instrument panel. The windshield is more distant than in the original X3, making the current one seem considerably larger, but it remains more upright than in most recently designed crossovers. The forward visibility many people buy a crossover to get can be gotten here. Rear seat legroom increased by an inch with the 2011 redesign, and is now competitive. A couple of adults will fit, so there's no compelling functional reason to step up to the X5 unless you require tall people to be comfortable back there. see full BMW X3 review

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