Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Avalanche | Ford Edge | |
Engine | 6.0L V8 OHV-2v 366 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@4300 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 285 hp@6500 253 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUT | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 111.2 in | 18.8 in |
Length | 221.3 in | 184.2 in | 37.1 in |
Width | 79.1 in | 76.0 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 76.6 in | 67.0 in | 9.6 in |
Curb Weight | 5842 lb. | 4265 lb. | 1577 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 31.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 13 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 40.0 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.3 in | 58.9 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 54.8 in | 9.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.7 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.3 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.2 in | 58.7 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 62.3 in | 56.1 in | 6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.6 in | -0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 45.5 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 101.1 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | 32.2 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 |
2011 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
2011 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
A little cramped see full Ford Edge review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
not much leg room see full Ford Edge review |