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Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Chevrolet Express 1500

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$35,980
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$27,710
RWD 1500 135" RWD 1500 135" LS RWD 1500 135" LT RWD 1500 135" Upfitter *Ltd Avail* AWD 1500 135" AWD 1500 135" LS AWD 1500 135" LT AWD 1500 135" Upfitter *Ltd Avail*
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2013 Chevrolet Avalanche2014 Chevrolet Express 1500
Starting MSRP
$35,980
$27,710
Towing Capacity
N/A
Not available
Bed Length
63.30/98.20 in
Not available
Engine Type
Gas/Ethanol V8
Gas V6
MPG
15 City / 21 Hwy
14 City / 19 Hwy
Horsepower
320 hp
  • 310 hp
  • 195 hp
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
6
2
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2013 Chevrolet Avalanche2014 Chevrolet Express 1500
Engine Type
Gas/Ethanol V8
Gas V6
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
335 @ 4000
260 @ 2800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
320 @ 5400
195 @ 4600
Displacement
5.3L/325
4.3L/262
Transmission Options
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission Overdrive Switch
  • A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
MPG
15 City / 21 Hwy
14 City / 19 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
16.6 qts
11.7 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2013 Chevrolet Avalanche2014 Chevrolet Express 1500
Spare Tire Size
P265/70R17
P245/70R17
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Rear Tire Size
P265/70R17
P245/70R17
Front Wheel Size
17 x 7.5 in
17 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 7.5 in
17 x 7.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
17 x -TBD- in
17 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steel
Front Tire Size
P265/70R17
P245/70R17

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2013 Chevrolet Avalanche2014 Chevrolet Express 1500
Axle Type - Front
Independent
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Hypoid Multi-Leaf
Axle Type - Rear
Semi-Floating
Semi-Floating
Suspension Type - Front
Coil Over Shock
Coil Spring

Steering

Steering comparison
2013 Chevrolet Avalanche2014 Chevrolet Express 1500
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
Not Available ft
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
43 ft
43 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2013 Chevrolet Avalanche2014 Chevrolet Express 1500
Overhang, Front
39 in
40 in
Second Head Room
40 in
N/A
Tailgate Width
50 in
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
224 in
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
53 in
N/A
Step Up Height - Side
Not available
21 in
Second Leg Room
39 in
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
Not available
125 in
Length, Overall
N/A
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
65 in
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
Not Available ft³
N/A
Front Head Room
41 in
40 in
Side Door Opening Height
Not available
48 in
Wheelbase
130 in
135 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
31 in
28 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
41 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
79 in
79 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
50 in
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
50 in
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
Not available
154 in
Step Up Height - Front
Not available
20 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
23 in
53 in
Second Hip Room
62 in
N/A
Passenger Capacity
5
2
Cargo Volume
46 ft³
240 ft³
Side Door Opening Width
Not available
44 in
Rear Door Opening Width
Not available
57 in
Ground Clearance, Front
9 in
8 in
Front Hip Room
60 in
66 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
50 in
53 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
9 in
7 in
Rear Door Opening Height
Not available
49 in
Height, Overall
77 in
83 in
Front Shoulder Room
65 in
69 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
Not available
N/A
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
63.30/98.20 in
Not available
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
221 in
Not available

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2013 Chevrolet Avalanche2014 Chevrolet Express 1500
Base Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
765 lbs
645 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
2,893 lbs
2,631 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,100 lbs
4,300 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
6,700 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
7,600 lbs
7,600 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,812 lbs
2,287 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
5,705 lbs
4,918 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
4,300 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
11,000 lbs
9,500 lbs
Curb Weight
5,705 lbs
4,918 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
0 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
7,000 lbs
7,300 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
430 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
32 gal
31 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Not Available gal
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Not Available lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
0 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,295 lbs
2,382 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
1,295 lbs
2,382 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
0 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2013 Chevrolet Avalanche2014 Chevrolet Express 1500
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2013 Chevrolet Avalanche2014 Chevrolet Express 1500
Bluetooth®
Standard
Not available

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2013 Chevrolet Avalanche2014 Chevrolet Express 1500
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
145
125
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600
600

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2013 Chevrolet Avalanche2014 Chevrolet Express 1500
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.0 x 1.18 in
12 x 1.14 in
Brake Type
Pwr
Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.5 x 0.78 in
13 x 1.18 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Not Available
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche or the 2014 Chevrolet Express 1500?

The 2014 Chevrolet Express 1500 is more reliable than the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2014 Express 1500 versus a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2013 Avalanche.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche or the 2014 Chevrolet Express 1500?

The 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche is more fuel efficient than the 2014 Chevrolet Express 1500 with 17 MPG combined versus 16 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche or the 2014 Chevrolet Express 1500?

The 2014 Chevrolet Express 1500 is cheaper than the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche with a $27,710 starting MSRP versus a $35,980 starting MSRP.

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