Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Chevrolet Avalanche | Ford Taurus X | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 295 hp@5200 335 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUT | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 112.9 in | 17.1 in |
Length | 221.6 in | 200.3 in | 21.3 in |
Width | 79.8 in | 74.9 in | 4.9 in |
Height | 73.6 in | 67.4 in | 6.2 in |
Curb Weight | 5413 lb. | 4204 lb. | 1209 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 31.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 12 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.4 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.2 in | 58.5 in | 6.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 61.4 in | 55.2 in | 6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.8 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.4 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.2 in | 57.9 in | 7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 62.0 in | 56.4 in | 5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.8 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.0 in | -46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.6 in | -33.6 in |
Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -34 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 0.0 | 17.4 ft3 | -17.4 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 0.0 | 47.4 ft3 | -47.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 85.2 ft3 | -85.2 |
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 Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |