Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
6.0L V8 OHV-2v 366 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 130.0 in | -17.1 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 221.3 in | -21 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 79.1 in | -4.2 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 76.6 in | -9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4204 lb. | 5963 lb. | -1759 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 31.0 gal. | -12 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 41.1 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 65.3 in | -6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 64.4 in | -9.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.3 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 40.0 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 65.2 in | -7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 62.3 in | -5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.1 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 0.0 in | 46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 0.0 in | 33.6 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 33.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 45.5 ft3 | -28.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 45.5 | 1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 101.1 ft3 | -15.9 ft3 |
2008 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X 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 |