Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Mercury Grand Marquis | Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-2v 224 hp@4800 275 lb-ft@4000 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 320 hp@5300 340 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.6 in | 130.0 in | -15.4 in |
Length | 212.0 in | 221.3 in | -9.3 in |
Width | 78.3 in | 79.1 in | -0.8 in |
Height | 58.3 in | 76.6 in | -18.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4135 lb. | 5742 lb. | -1607 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 31.0 gal. | -12 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.5 in | 41.1 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.6 in | 65.3 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 64.4 in | -7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.3 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.0 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 60.0 in | 65.2 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 62.3 in | -6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.1 in | -1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | -0.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.6 ft3 | 45.5 ft3 | -24.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.6 ft3 | 101.1 ft3 | -80.5 ft3 |
2009 Mercury Grand Marquis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Comfort see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Not that crouded feling see full Mercury Grand Marquis 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 |