Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Avalanche | Ford Fusion | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 295 hp@5200 335 lb-ft@4000 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUT | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 107.4 in | 22.6 in |
Length | 221.6 in | 190.2 in | 31.4 in |
Width | 79.8 in | 72.2 in | 7.6 in |
Height | 73.6 in | 57.2 in | 16.4 in |
Curb Weight | 5413 lb. | 3430 lb. | 1983 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 31.0 gal. | 17.5 gal. | 13.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.7 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.2 in | 57.4 in | 7.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 61.4 in | 54.0 in | 7.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 42.3 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.8 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.2 in | 56.5 in | 8.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 62.0 in | 53.6 in | 8.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 37.0 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 0.0 | 15.8 ft3 | -15.8 |
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 |
2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The power drivers seat makes it easy to find a seating position suitable to any driver. see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Limited legroom. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Seat support seemed to break down over the 2 years I drove this vehicle. Window was very high in relation to the seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
not for full size adults, but good for pre-teens see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The roofline should be a few inches higher, and the lower section of the centre stack should be narrower to provide more room for the right knee. see full Ford Fusion review |