Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Avalanche | Saturn VUE | |
Engine | 6.0L V8 OHV-2v 366 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@4300 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 257 hp@6500 241 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUT | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 106.6 in | 23.4 in |
Length | 221.3 in | 180.1 in | 41.2 in |
Width | 79.1 in | 72.8 in | 6.3 in |
Height | 76.6 in | 67.0 in | 9.6 in |
Curb Weight | 5842 lb. | 4325 lb. | 1517 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 31.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 12 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 40.2 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.3 in | 56.0 in | 9.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 52.6 in | 11.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.7 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.3 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.2 in | 55.9 in | 9.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 62.3 in | 52.9 in | 9.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 36.9 in | 2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 45.5 ft3 | 26.5 ft3 | 19 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 101.1 ft3 | 54.3 ft3 | 46.8 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 Saturn VUE Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More comfortable than the Pacifica i drove for the past 5 years see full Saturn VUE review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
I am 6ft and my head is not in the roof. see full Saturn VUE review |