Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Avalanche | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 6.0L V8 OHV-2v 366 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@4300 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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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 | 113.2 in | 16.8 in |
Length | 221.3 in | 199.6 in | 21.7 in |
Width | 79.1 in | 76.2 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 76.6 in | 68.1 in | 8.5 in |
Curb Weight | 5842 lb. | 4528 lb. | 1314 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 31.0 gal. | 20.1 gal. | 10.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 39.6 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.3 in | 59.4 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 56.5 in | 7.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.9 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.2 in | 58.7 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 62.3 in | 56.0 in | 6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.8 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.4 in | -35.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.9 in | -56.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.7 in | -43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -32.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 45.5 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 28.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.5 | 47.5 ft3 | -2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 101.1 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | 0.4 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 |
2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Access to the 3rd row is better than any other 7 passenger SUV I drove. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy access to third row, good leg room in second and third row. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Long legroom in 2nd row seating, fold-down 3rd row seating has large seat cushions for adults see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row is plenty comfortable for two adults on a long trip. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
highly adjustable, nice and firm see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats felt snug and the center console intruded on the driver side knee room. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I would rather have more second row leg room and no third row. My third row is always folded down for cargo anyway. see full Mazda CX-9 review |