Chevrolet Avalanche (2008) vs. Volvo XC60 (2011) Specs

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2008 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2011 Volvo XC60 Specifications

Model Year	2008	2011
Model	Chevrolet Avalanche	Volvo XC60
Engine	6.0L V8 OHV-2v 366 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@4300	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@2100
Transmission	4-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUT	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	130.0 in	109.2 in	20.8 in
Length	221.3 in	182.2 in	39.1 in
Width	79.1 in	74.4 in	4.7 in
Height	76.6 in	67.4 in	9.2 in
Curb Weight	5842 lb.	4225 lb.	1617 lb.
Fuel Capacity	31.0 gal.	18.5 gal.	12.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.1 in	38.0 in	3.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	65.3 in	56.7 in	8.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	64.4 in	54.2 in	10.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	41.2 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.0 in	38.1 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	65.2 in	55.2 in	10 in
Hip Room, Row 2	62.3 in	53.8 in	8.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.1 in	36.4 in	2.7 in
Total Legroom	80.4 in (over 2 rows)	77.6 in (over 2 rows)	2.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	45.5 ft³	30.8 ft³	14.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	101.1 ft³	67.4 ft³	33.7 ft³

2008 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 Volvo XC60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	They are firm enough & well shaped to be comfortable over the long trip + also comfortable when you first sit in them see full Volvo XC60 review

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