2010 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche

To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche would be higher. Both 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche are equipped with a 5,300 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 310 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, both vehicles can yield 454 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Chevrolet Avalanche 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Avalanche Avalanche
Year Released 2010 2011
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 310 HP 310 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 454 Nm 454 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 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 11.8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 117 L


 

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