Model Year | 2007 | 2010 | |
Model | Chevrolet Avalanche | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUT | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 121.2 in | 8.8 in |
Length | 221.3 in | 202.5 in | 18.8 in |
Width | 79.1 in | 76.9 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 76.6 in | 68.9 in | 7.7 in |
Curb Weight | 5742 lb. | 4335 lb. | 1407 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 31.0 gal. | 20.5 gal. | 10.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.1 in | 39.8 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 65.3 in | 63.0 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 64.4 in | 0.0 in | 64.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.6 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.2 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.2 in | 64.7 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 62.3 in | 0.0 in | 62.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 36.3 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -28.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 45.5 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.5 | 83.0 ft3 | -37.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 101.1 ft3 | 141.0 ft3 | -39.9 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2010 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review |