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 | 3,302 mm | 2,616 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,629 mm | 4,559 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,027 mm | 1,781 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,869 mm | 1,674 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,455 kg | 1,474 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 117 L | 64 L | 53 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,656 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,560 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 1,016 mm | 979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,656 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,575 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 965 mm | 23 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 0.0 | 949 L | -949 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 1,934 L | -1 |
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 |