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Dodge Nitro (2009) vs. Chevrolet Avalanche (2008) Specs

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2009 Dodge Nitro and 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche Specifications

Model Year 2009 2008  
Model Dodge Nitro Chevrolet Avalanche  
Engine 4.0L V6
OHC-4v
260 hp@5200
265 lb-ft@4000
6.0L V8
OHV-2v
366 hp@5500
380 lb-ft@4300
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 4-speed automatic  
Drivetrain RWD RWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUT  
      Difference
Wheelbase 108.8 in 130.0 in -21.2 in
Length 178.9 in 221.3 in -42.4 in
Width 73.1 in 79.1 in -6 in
Height 69.9 in 76.6 in -6.7 in
Curb Weight 3971 lb. 5842 lb. -1871 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.5 gal. 31.0 gal. -11.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 41.1 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.2 in 65.3 in -8.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.8 in 64.4 in -7.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.8 in 41.3 in -0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.8 in 40.0 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.4 in 65.2 in -8.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 47.4 in 62.3 in -14.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 37.7 in 39.1 in -1.4 in
Total Legroom 78.5 in (over 2 rows) 80.4 in (over 2 rows) -1.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 32.1 ft3 45.5 ft3 -13.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 65.2 ft3 101.1 ft3 -35.9 ft3

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2008 Chevrolet Avalanche Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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