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For A Single Young Man

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50%
14 votes
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche
Avalanche 4-Wheel Drive LTZ
21%
6 votes
2008 Acura RDX
RDX 4WD with Technology Package
29%
8 votes
2009 Hummer H3
H3 T Luxury
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Vehicle
EPA Classification
  Sport Utility Vehicle  
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
    3
Engine
Engine Order Code
LMG   LLR
Engine Type
Gas/Ethanol V8 Gas I4 Gas 5
Displacement
5.3L/325 2.3L/140 3.7L/223
Fuel System
SFI PGM-FI MFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
310 @ 5200 240 @ 6000 239 @ 5800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
335 @ 4400 260 @ 4500 241 @ 4600
Transmission
Drivetrain
4-Wheel Drive 4 Wheel Drive 4-Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code
MYC   M30
Trans Type
6 5 4
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.03 2.70 3.06
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.36 1.61 1.63
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.53 1.07 1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.15 0.77 0.70
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.85 0.61  
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67    
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.06 1.89 2.29
Trans PTO Access
N/A    
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
  4.53  
Transfer Case Model
NVG 246    
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
1.00   1.00
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
2.72   2.64
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
    16
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
14 (Est) 17 14
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
19 (Est) 22 18
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600 440 590
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
145 105 125
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
16.8 9.6  
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
  3935  
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
3800   3050
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
4100   3200
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
2910   2467
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
2689   2467
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
7200   6001
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
11500    
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000 1500 4500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
750 150 450
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5500   4500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
825   450
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
N/A    
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
N/A    
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Coil Over Shock Independent Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Rear Air Assisted Independent Semi-floating
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
  MacPherson Strut  
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
  Multilink  
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)
3800   3050
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)
4000   3200
Axle Type - Front
Independent   Independent
Axle Type - Rear
Semi-Floating   Semi-floating
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)
3925   3050
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)
4000   3250
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
3.42   4.56
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.42   4.56
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
1.81   46
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
1.81   46
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.12 0.83 1.41
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
1.12 0.75 0.98
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr Pwr
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13 x 1.18 11.7 x - TBD - 12.4 x 1.1
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.5 x .78 12.0 x - TBD - 12.3 x 0.5
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
QSS   QAX
Rear Tire Order Code
QSS   QAX
Spare Tire Order Code
ZRS    
Front Tire Size
P275/55R20 P235/55R18 P265/75R16
Rear Tire Size
P275/55R20 P235/55R18 P265/75R16
Spare Tire Size
P265/70R17 T165/80D17  
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)
    2194
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)
    2194
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
20 x 8.5 18 x 7.5 16 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Size (in)
20 x 8.5 18 x 7.5 16 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 Compact 16 x 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Alloy Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Alloy Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel Aluminum
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Variable Pwr Pwr rack and pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
  15.1  
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center
17.75    
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock
3.0   3.25
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
  2.76  
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
43.0 39.2 43.0
Frame
Frame Type
Body on    
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
31 18.0 26
Fuel Tank Location
Inboard LH Frame Rail    
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
130.0 104.3 134.2
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in)
221.3    
Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in)
    212.7
Length, Overall (in)
  180.7  
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
79.1 73.6 75.0
Height, Overall (in)
76.6 65.2 71.9
Tread Width, Front (in)
  61.9  
Tread Width, Rear (in)
  62.6  
Overhang, Front (in)
38.8    
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)
52.9    
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)
31.0    
Ground Clearance, Front (in)
9.1   9.5
Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
9.1   9.5
Min Ground Clearance (in)
  6.3  
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)
63.0 Min, 98.2 Max    
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
    32
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)
50.0    
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)
50.0    
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
50.0   42.1
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
22.5   37.0
Cargo Volume (ft³)
45.5    
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
  60.6 55.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
  28.8 29.5
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
  101.4  
Front Head Room (in)
41.1 38.7 40.7
Front Leg Room (in)
41.3 41.8 41.9
Front Shoulder Room (in)
65.3 58.2 54.4
Front Hip Room (in)
64.4 54.4 53.8
Second Head Room (in)
40.0 38.3 39.4
Second Leg Room (in)
39.1 37.7 34.2
Second Shoulder Room (in)
65.2 56.3 54.0
Second Hip Room (in)
62.3 53.0 52.6
Summary
Vehicle Name
Avalanche RDX H3 SUV
Body Style
5 Door Crew Cab 4 Door 4 Door SUV