2008 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LS AWD
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LS AWD were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LS AWD are equipped with a 5,300 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LS AWD. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LS AWD.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LS AWD. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LS AWD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LS AWD | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Avalanche | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 117 L |
