2007 Ford Fusion vs. 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Fusion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Fusion would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fusion. (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fusion.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fusion. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Fusion | 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Fusion | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 117 L |
