Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Avalanche | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 295 hp@5200 335 lb-ft@4000 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 320 hp@5400 335 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | 4WD w/low range | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUT | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 116.0 in | 14 in |
Length | 221.6 in | 202.0 in | 19.6 in |
Width | 79.8 in | 79.0 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 73.6 in | 76.9 in | -3.3 in |
Curb Weight | 5654 lb. | 5794 lb. | -140 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 31.0 gal. | 26.0 gal. | 5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.1 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.2 in | 65.3 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 61.4 in | 64.4 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.2 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.2 in | 65.2 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 62.0 in | 60.6 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.0 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.7 in | -61.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 25.6 in | -25.6 in |
Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | -25.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 0.0 | 16.9 ft3 | -16.9 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 0.0 | 60.3 ft3 | -60.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 108.9 ft3 | -108.9 |
2006 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 |
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
I drive about a 1000 miles a week. After driving the Suburban for 2 months, my back problems have gone away. Feel fresh after a 3 hour drive see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
Family and cargo fit comfortably see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |