Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Avalanche | Nissan Quest | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUT | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 124.0 in | 6 in |
Length | 221.3 in | 204.1 in | 17.2 in |
Width | 79.1 in | 77.6 in | 1.5 in |
Height | 76.6 in | 71.9 in | 4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 5742 lb. | 4291 lb. | 1451 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 31.0 gal. | 20.1 gal. | 10.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 41.7 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.3 in | 63.7 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 65.6 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.7 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 41.7 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.2 in | 66.2 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 62.3 in | 67.4 in | -5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 42.1 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.6 in | -37.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.6 in | -61.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.0 in | -50 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.6 in | -39.6 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 123.4 in (over 3 rows) | -43 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 45.5 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.5 | 87.7 ft3 | -42.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 101.1 ft3 | 145.7 ft3 | -44.6 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 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Superior to other minivans in ease of entry, available legroom, and comfort. see full Nissan Quest review |
2009 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 235-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seat is not as comfortable as Chrysler or Toyota. This is not an issue except for very long trips (6-8 hrs). see full Nissan Quest review |