Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
6.0L V8 OHV-2v 366 hp@5500 380 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 130.0 in | -27 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 221.3 in | -41.8 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 79.1 in | -9 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 76.6 in | -10.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3440 lb. | 5963 lb. | -2523 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 31.0 gal. | -14.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.1 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 65.3 in | -9.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 64.4 in | -64.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.3 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 65.2 in | -9.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 62.3 in | -62.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.1 in | -1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 45.5 ft3 | -12 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 101.1 ft3 | -32.8 ft3 |
2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 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 |