2010 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2013 Audi A7
To start off, 2013 Audi A7 is newer by 3 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. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2013 Audi A7. (306 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A7 weights approximately 649 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Because 2013 Audi A7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A7 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, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A7. (441 Nm). This means 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2013 Audi A7 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Audi |
| Model | Avalanche | A7 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4969 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2139 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2914 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
