Cadillac Escalade EXT vs Chevrolet Avalanche
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2013 Chevrolet Avalanche
Overview
| Spec | Cadillac Escalade EXTBase | Chevrolet AvalancheLS |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | LS |
| Body style | Truck (Crew Cab) | Truck (Crew Cab) |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | flex-fuel (premium unleaded recommended/E85) | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | flex-fuel (FFV) | flex-fuel (FFV) |
| Model year | 2013 | 2013 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Cadillac Escalade EXTBase | Chevrolet AvalancheLS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $63,060 | $35,980 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Cadillac Escalade EXTBase | Chevrolet AvalancheLS |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 14 MPG | 17 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 13 MPG | 15 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 18 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 31 gal | 31.5 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Cadillac Escalade EXTBase | Chevrolet AvalancheLS |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 403 hp (best) | 320 hp |
| Torque | 417 lb-ft (best) | 335 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 6.2 L (best) | 5.3 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Cadillac Escalade EXTBase | Chevrolet AvalancheLS |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 101 cu ft (best) | — |
| Towing capacity | 7,600 lbs | 8,100 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,239 lbs | 1,295 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 5,961 lbs | 5,705 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 9.2 in (best) | 9.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 130 in | 130 in |
| Length | 222 in (best) | 221.3 in |
| Width | 79.1 in | 79.1 in |
| Height | 74.5 in | 76.6 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Cadillac Escalade EXTBase | Chevrolet AvalancheLS |
|---|---|---|
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★ | 3 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Cadillac Escalade EXT | Chevrolet Avalanche |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $63,060 MSRP(Currently comparing) | LS $35,980 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Luxury $67,250 MSRP | LS $39,030 MSRP |
| 3 | Premium $69,640 MSRP | LT $38,625 MSRP |
| 4 | — | LT $41,675 MSRP |
| 5 | — | LTZ $44,580 MSRP |
| 6 | — | LTZ $47,885 MSRP |