Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Avalanche | Nissan Maxima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUT | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 109.3 in | 20.7 in |
Length | 221.3 in | 190.6 in | 30.7 in |
Width | 79.1 in | 73.2 in | 5.9 in |
Height | 76.6 in | 57.8 in | 18.8 in |
Curb Weight | 5742 lb. | 3556 lb. | 2186 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 31.0 gal. | 20.0 gal. | 11 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 38.5 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.3 in | 56.3 in | 9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 53.4 in | 11 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 43.8 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 36.4 in | 3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.2 in | 55.1 in | 10.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 62.3 in | 53.9 in | 8.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 34.6 in | 4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 45.5 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 31.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 101.1 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 86.9 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 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lumbar in the base model. Good side bolstering on bottom cushion and through the shoulders. Large range of adjustment and the wheel tilts and shifts. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lots of room, soft seats. see full Nissan Maxima review |