Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Honda Ridgeline
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Avalanche and Honda Ridgeline 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 Honda Ridgeline.
When we compare the Chevrolet Avalanche's and the Honda Ridgeline's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Avalanche has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Honda Ridgeline 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 Honda Ridgeline's specifications and ratings, the Honda Ridgeline is a better car than the Chevrolet Avalanche.
Pricing: A used 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche ranges from $9,949 to $25,474 while a used 2013 Honda Ridgeline is priced between $8,995 to $20,069.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Avalanche’s base engine makes 320 horsepower, and the Honda Ridgeline base engine makes 250 horsepower. The Avalanche is rated to deliver an average of 13 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 651 miles. The Ridgeline is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 462 miles.This gives the Honda Ridgeline the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Chevrolet Avalanche the advantage in maximum range. The Avalanche uses ethanol, gasoline, and the Ridgeline uses gasoline.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Chevrolet Avalanche and the Honda Ridgeline are available in Crew Cab configuration. The Chevrolet Avalanche offers a bed length of 63.3 inches, and the Honda Ridgeline offers a bed length of 60 inches.
Safety Ratings: The Honda Ridgeline has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
35980
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
26452
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
23285 - 35980
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
29450
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
21688
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
17625 - 29450
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
16679
Price Range:
9949 - 25474
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
15671
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
14366 - 19133
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
107
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
146608
# Good or Great Deals:
44
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
14455
Price Range:
8995 - 20069
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
15666
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
13622 - 18922
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
80
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
132207
# Good or Great Deals:
26
Chevrolet Avalanche Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Honda Ridgeline Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 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 Honda Ridgeline
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:
2.571931284555295
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.8 - 10.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
11.2168171945042
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
5.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.3 - 11.2
Chevrolet Avalanche Rankings
Not yet available
Honda Ridgeline Rankings
Ranking
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7 out of / 7Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
63.3 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
60 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chevrolet Avalanche Trim Levels
LS Black Diamond, LT Black Diamond, LTZ Black Diamond
Honda Ridgeline Trim Levels
RT, RTL, RTL w/Navi, RTS, Sport
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 / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 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):
0.056 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5100 lbs
Max Payload:
1295 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
250 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
247 foot-lbs @ 4300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1546 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:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 21 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
330 / 462 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
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
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
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
Roof Rack:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
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:
Standard
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:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
62.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
112.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5705 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:
4504 lbs
Width:
77.8 inches
Height:
70.3 inches
Length:
206.9 inches
Wheelbase:
122 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 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:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P245/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Blue Topaz Metallic
Green
Fairway Metallic
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Obsidian Blue Pearl
Green
Not available
Silver
Alabaster Silver Metallic
Gray
Polished Metal Metallic
Red
Dark Cherry Pearl
White
Taffeta White
Interior Colors
Beige
Light Cashmere/Dark Cashmere
Black
Ebony
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
