Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Chevrolet Express 1500
Highlights
| 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2014 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
|
|
| 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
| 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2014 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 |
|
|
| MPG |
15 City / 21 Hwy
|
14 City / 19 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
16.6 qts
|
11.7 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2014 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
| 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2014 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
| 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2014 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
| 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2014 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
| 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2014 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
| 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2014 Chevrolet Express 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Navigation System |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2014 Chevrolet Express 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Electrical
| 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2014 Chevrolet Express 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
145
|
125
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
600
|
600
|
Brakes
| 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2014 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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