Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 OHC-4v 263 hp@5750 260 lb-ft@4500 |
6.0L V8 OHV-2v 366 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 130.0 in | -28.6 in |
Length | 179.7 in | 221.3 in | -41.6 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 79.1 in | -6.9 in |
Height | 53.5 in | 76.6 in | -23.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3538 lb. | 5842 lb. | -2304 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 31.0 gal. | -13.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 41.1 in | -2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 65.3 in | -11.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 64.4 in | -10.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.3 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 40.0 in | -5.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 65.2 in | -14 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.4 in | 62.3 in | -17.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 29.2 in | 39.1 in | -9.9 in |
Total Legroom | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | -8.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.7 ft3 | 45.5 ft3 | -29.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.7 ft3 | 101.1 ft3 | -85.4 ft3 |
2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
Kids only and not very comfortable see full Mitsubishi Eclipse 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 |