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 | 2,728 mm | 3,302 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,831 mm | 5,621 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,834 mm | 2,009 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,453 mm | 1,946 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,488 kg | 2,650 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 117 L | -51 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 983 mm | 1,044 mm | 982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,458 mm | 1,659 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,016 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,656 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,361 mm | 1,582 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 993 mm | -53 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 447 L | 1,288 L | 446 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 | 2,863 L | 13.8 |
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 |