Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Chevrolet Colorado
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Avalanche and Chevrolet Colorado contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chevrolet Avalanche and the Chevrolet Colorado.
In comparing the Chevrolet Avalanche's and the Chevrolet Colorado's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Avalanche has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Chevrolet Colorado has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Avalanche's and the Chevrolet Colorado's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Colorado is a better car than the Chevrolet Avalanche.
Pricing: A used 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche ranges from $9,982 to $24,904 while a used 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is priced between $6,996 to $18,994.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Avalanche’s base engine makes 320 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Colorado base engine makes 185 horsepower. The Avalanche is rated to deliver an average of 13 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 651 miles. The Colorado is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 475 miles.This gives the Chevrolet Colorado the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Chevrolet Avalanche the advantage in maximum range. The Avalanche uses ethanol, gasoline, and the Colorado uses gasoline.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The Chevrolet Avalanche is available in a Crew Cab configuration, and the Chevrolet Colorado is available in a Crew Cab, Extended Cab,or a Regular Cab configuration. The Chevrolet Avalanche offers a bed length of 63.3 inches, and the Chevrolet Colorado offers bed lengths of 61.1 and 72.8 inches.
Safety Ratings: The Chevrolet Colorado has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$36,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$25,663
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$21,945 - $36,800
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$17,475
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$20,090
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$17,125 - $29,350
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$16,710
Price Range:
$9,982 - $24,904
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$15,960
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$14,743 - $18,934
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
33
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
152,769
# Good or Great Deals:
13
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$12,749
Price Range:
$6,996 - $18,994
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$15,087
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$12,749 - $18,881
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
76
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
119,612
# Good or Great Deals:
23
Chevrolet Avalanche Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Chevrolet Colorado Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Avalanche
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Colorado
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.9 - 5.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.8 - 19.3
Chevrolet Avalanche Rankings
Not yet available
Chevrolet Colorado Rankings
Ranking
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6 out of / 7Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
63.3 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
61.1 inches, 72.8 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chevrolet Avalanche Trim Levels
LS, LT, LTZ
Chevrolet Colorado Trim Levels
LT, Work Truck
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
320 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
335 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5100 lbs
Max Payload:
1326 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
185 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
190 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
2400 lbs
Max Payload:
1422 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
11 / 16 / 13
Range (city/hwy):
465 / 651 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.9 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
342 / 475 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
44 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5840 lbs
Width:
79.1 inches
Height:
76.6 inches
Length:
221.3 inches
Wheelbase:
130 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3366 lbs
Width:
67.6 inches
Height:
64.9 inches
Length:
192.4 inches
Wheelbase:
111.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/70R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Blue Granite Metallic / Blue Topaz Metallic / Imperial Blue Metallic
Gray
Graystone Metallic
Red
Victory Red
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Beige
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Aqua Blue Metallic / Blue / Deep Navy
Gray
Dark Gray Metallic
Red
Victory Red
Silver
Sheer Silver Metallic
White
Summit White
Beige
Doeskin Tan
Green
Green / Woodland Green
Orange
Inferno Orange Metallic / Tangier Orange
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow / Yellow
Interior Colors
Beige
Light Cashmere/Dark Cashmere
Black
Ebony
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Ebony / Ebony/Light Cashmere
Gray
Medium Pewter
