Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Avalanche | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 295 hp@5200 335 lb-ft@4000 |
2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5800 174 lb-ft@4100 |
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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 |
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 |
2011 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 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 |
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 |