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Chevrolet Avalanche (2006) vs. Chevrolet Equinox (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2006 Chevrolet Equinox specs.

2006 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2006 Chevrolet Equinox Specifications

Model Year 2006 2006  
Model Chevrolet Avalanche Chevrolet Equinox  
Engine 5.3L V8
OHV-2v
295 hp@5200
335 lb-ft@4000
3.4L V6
OHV-2v
185 hp@5200
210 lb-ft@3800
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUT 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 130.0 in 112.5 in 17.5 in
Length 221.6 in 188.8 in 32.8 in
Width 79.8 in 71.4 in 8.4 in
Height 73.6 in 69.3 in 4.3 in
Curb Weight 5413 lb. 3796 lb. 1617 lb.
Fuel Capacity 31.0 gal. 17.0 gal. 14 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.7 in 40.9 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 65.2 in 55.7 in 9.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 61.4 in 51.1 in 10.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 41.2 in 0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.6 in 40.1 in -1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 65.2 in 55.9 in 9.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 62.0 in 51.4 in 10.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.9 in 40.2 in -1.3 in
Total Legroom 80.2 in (over 2 rows) 81.4 in (over 2 rows) -1.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 0.0 35.7 ft3 -35.7
Cargo Volume, Maximum 0.0 67.1 ft3 -67.1

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche

2006 Chevrolet Avalanche Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Equinox

2006 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Rear seat slides forward and back to acoomodate either people or more cargo see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Lots of room with sliding rear seat. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
The best thing is the flexibility of the cabin configuration. I have tall in-laws and my wife and I are both tall, so the adjustments you can make to the cabin configuration depending on the use are important. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
See above. When we are alone, we put the back seats all the way forward and the front seats all the way back, maximizing hauling space. When accompanied, we change it to maximize rear passenger spce. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
The entire cabin is very roomy. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2005 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
The entire interior is very roomy. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2006 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Seat is okay on the interstate, but on a twisty road - forget it! Good thing it has a drivers door and a console, otherwise you would fall out or wind up in the passenger seat. Speaking of the console, what a joke!!! Idiot that designed that should be see full Chevrolet Equinox review
 
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