Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Avalanche | Toyota Matrix | |
Engine | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v 295 hp@5200 335 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUT | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 102.4 in | 27.6 in |
Length | 221.6 in | 171.9 in | 49.7 in |
Width | 79.8 in | 69.5 in | 10.3 in |
Height | 73.6 in | 61.4 in | 12.2 in |
Curb Weight | 5413 lb. | 3360 lb. | 2053 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 31.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 17.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.5 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.2 in | 53.3 in | 11.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 61.4 in | 52.3 in | 9.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.6 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.3 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.2 in | 52.6 in | 12.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 62.0 in | 43.7 in | 18.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 36.2 in | 2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 0.0 | 19.8 ft3 | -19.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 61.5 ft3 | -61.5 |
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 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
2011 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |