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2008 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2009 Ford Fusion Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Avalanche | Ford Fusion | |
| Engine | 6.0L V8 OHV-2v 366 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@4300 |
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 | 3,302 mm | 2,728 mm | 1 mm |
| Length | 5,621 mm | 4,831 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 2,009 mm | 1,834 mm | 1 mm |
| Height | 1,946 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,650 kg | 1,556 kg | 1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 117 L | 66 L | 51 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,044 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,659 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,636 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,656 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,582 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 993 mm | 940 mm | 53 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,288 L | 447 L | -446 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,863 L | 15.8 | -13.8 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Fusion
| 2009 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
All passengers have commented about the generous space and overall comfort of the rear seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Controls are easily adjusted to fit any driver. Lateral support is good without feeling pinched into the seat. Dead pedal is perfectly positioned. 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2009 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 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 |
| 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 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 |
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