Chevrolet Avalanche vs Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 vs 2015 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Avalanche · Chevrolet Suburban 1500
- Length221.3 in
- Height76.6 in
- Wheelbase130.0 in
- Curb weight5,705 lb – 5,803 lb
- Width79.1 in
- Chevrolet Suburban 1500 width80.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Avalanche is 2.7 in shorter (221.3 in vs 224.0 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Avalanche is 1.4 in narrower (79.1 in vs 80.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Avalanche is 2.2 in taller (76.6 in vs 74.4 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Avalanche is 94 lb heavier (5,754 lb vs 5,661 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Chevrolet Avalanche is 2.2 in taller (76.6 in vs 74.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Avalanche is 1.4 in narrower (79.1 in vs 80.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Avalanche is 94 lb heavier (5,754 lb vs 5,661 lb)
- Length: Chevrolet Avalanche is 2.7 in shorter (221.3 in vs 224.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Avalanche — Chevrolet Avalanche is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Avalanche · garage fit for Chevrolet Suburban 1500
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Avalanche — Chevrolet Avalanche is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Avalanche — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Avalanche)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Avalanche | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 221.3 in | 224.0 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 79.1 in | 80.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 76.6 in | 74.4 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 130.0 in | 130.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.9 in | — |
| Curb weight | 5,754 lb | 5,661 lb | 94 lb |
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