Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
Model | Chevrolet Avalanche | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUT | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,302 mm | 2,804 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,629 mm | 4,867 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,027 mm | 1,834 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,869 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,455 kg | 1,436 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 117 L | 70 L | 47 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,656 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,560 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 960 mm | 20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,656 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,575 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 993 mm | -5 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,070 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume | 0.0 | 450 L | -450 |
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 |
2013 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2013 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review |