2006 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (235 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 599 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Because 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (455 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (415 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
Model | Avalanche | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5328 cc | 4703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 455 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 101 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1677 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 78 L |