Chevrolet Colorado vs Chevrolet Avalanche Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 vs 2013 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Colorado · Chevrolet Avalanche
- Length212.4 in – 224.9 in
- Height70.3 in – 72.2 in
- Wheelbase128.3 in – 140.5 in
- Ground clearance8.1 in – 8.9 in
- Curb weight3,935 lb – 4,864 lb
- Width74.3 in – 76.7 in
- Chevrolet Avalanche width79.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Colorado is 2.7 in shorter (218.7 in vs 221.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 3.6 in narrower (75.5 in vs 79.1 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Avalanche is 5.3 in taller (71.3 in vs 76.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Colorado has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (134.4 in vs 130.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Avalanche is 1,355 lb heavier (4,400 lb vs 5,754 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Avalanche is 1,355 lb heavier (4,400 lb vs 5,754 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Avalanche is 5.3 in taller (71.3 in vs 76.6 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 3.6 in narrower (75.5 in vs 79.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Colorado has a 4.4 in longer wheelbase (134.4 in vs 130.0 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Colorado is 2.7 in shorter (218.7 in vs 221.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Colorado · garage fit for Chevrolet Avalanche
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is narrower by 3.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Colorado — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Colorado)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Colorado | Chevrolet Avalanche | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 218.7 in | 221.3 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 75.5 in | 79.1 in | 3.6 in |
| Height | 71.3 in | 76.6 in | 5.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 134.4 in | 130.0 in | 4.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 4,400 lb | 5,754 lb | 1,355 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 212.4 in – 224.9 in).
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