2006 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche

To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Ridgeline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Ridgeline 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 63 more horse power than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 257 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche.

Because 2006 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Ridgeline. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Ridgeline.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Honda Ridgeline 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche
Make Honda Chevrolet
Model Ridgeline Avalanche
Year Released 2006 2011
Body Type Pickup Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3474 cc 5300 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 247 HP 310 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 332 Nm 454 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1518 kg 1261 kg
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 5630 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 3110 mm 3310 mm
Fuel Consumption 11.4 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.9 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.2 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 83 L 117 L


 

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