Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Fusion | Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
6.0L V8 OHV-2v 366 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 130.0 in | -22.6 in |
Length | 190.2 in | 221.3 in | -31.1 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 79.1 in | -6.9 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 76.6 in | -19.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3280 lb. | 5842 lb. | -2562 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 31.0 gal. | -13.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 41.1 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 65.3 in | -7.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 64.4 in | -10.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.3 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.0 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 65.2 in | -8.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 62.3 in | -8.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.1 in | -2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 45.5 ft3 | -29.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 101.1 ft3 | -85.3 ft3 |
2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Easy entry, tons of leg room see full Ford Fusion review |
2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Angle of rear doors and seat do not work well when trying to get in and out. Worse if using as family car and trying to get child in/out of car seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
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 |