Chevrolet Avalanche (2006) vs. Subaru Forester (2010) Specs

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2006 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2010 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2006	2010
Model	Chevrolet Avalanche	Subaru Forester
Engine	5.3L V8 OHV-2v 295 hp@5200 335 lb-ft@4000	2.5L H4 OHC-4v 170 hp@6000 170 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	4-speed automatic	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUT	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	130.0 in	103.0 in	27 in
Length	221.6 in	179.5 in	42.1 in
Width	79.8 in	70.1 in	9.7 in
Height	73.6 in	65.9 in	7.7 in
Curb Weight	5413 lb.	3250 lb.	2163 lb.
Fuel Capacity	31.0 gal.	16.9 gal.	14.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	41.6 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	65.2 in	56.1 in	9.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	61.4 in	0.0 in	61.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	43.1 in	-1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.6 in	40.0 in	-1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	65.2 in	55.6 in	9.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	62.0 in	0.0 in	62 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.9 in	38.0 in	0.9 in
Total Legroom	80.2 in (over 2 rows)	81.1 in (over 2 rows)	-0.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	0.0	33.5 ft³	-33.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum	0.0	68.3 ft³	-68.3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Subaru Forester

2010 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review
2010	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Enough room to feel comfortable, even at 6 feet tall. The fact that the Premium Trim package allows rear seats to recline a bit helps a lot as well. see full Subaru Forester review
2010	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	leather seat "baquet" has very good lateral control, but leather is slippery on braking see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	ample rear seat room for car seats and adults alike see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	well padded and shaped, power seat controls allows good positioning. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Lost of room for the kids. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	It fits my kids (three) better than 2001 Outback, the rear seat "hump" is less proeminent than in other Subaru models (Outback namely), good hip and shoulder room see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Big enough for growing children; enough leg room for tall driver see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Easily fits people over 6 foot in fron with plenty of room in back for passengers - much better than previous generation Forester. see full Subaru Forester review
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Rear seats are very comfortable, lots of space, excellent for wife and kid. see full Subaru Forester review

2010 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Great for an average women. Too narrow for fit 6 foot man, especially in the back cushion. see full Subaru Forester review

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