Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Chevrolet Avalanche | Chevrolet Malibu | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUT | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 106.3 in | 23.7 in |
Length | 221.3 in | 188.3 in | 33 in |
Width | 79.1 in | 69.9 in | 9.2 in |
Height | 76.6 in | 57.5 in | 19.1 in |
Curb Weight | 5742 lb. | 3297 lb. | 2445 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 31.0 gal. | 16.3 gal. | 14.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 39.6 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.3 in | 56.7 in | 8.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 53.2 in | 11.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.9 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 37.6 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.2 in | 56.1 in | 9.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 62.3 in | 52.4 in | 9.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 38.5 in | 0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 45.5 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 30.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 101.1 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 85.7 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 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I'm 6'5" and my wife is 5'0" - we can both drive this car comfortably. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat adjusts 7 inches, has recline feature and fold flat for additional storage. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
When have you seen a car with rear seats that both recline and adjust back & forth?!! On top of that, they people in the back get a glass roof! see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good for a baby seat and full-size humans. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding - seat is adjustable fore and aft, had recline feature, each side folds flat to increase storage space. Glass panels in the roof add to the feeling of spaciousness. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |