2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (171 HP @ 3300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (231 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara has manual transmission. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Avalanche | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 66 L |
