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Chevrolet Avalanche (2006) vs. Subaru Forester (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2011 Subaru Forester specs.

2006 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2011 Subaru Forester Specifications

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
 
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2011 Subaru Forester

2011 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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