Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 vs Chevrolet SSR
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2006 Chevrolet SSR
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet Avalanche 15001500 LS | Chevrolet SSRBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 1500 LS | Base |
| Body style | Truck (Crew Cab) | Truck (Regular Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | flex-fuel (FFV) | gas |
| Model year | 2006 | 2006 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet Avalanche 15001500 LS | Chevrolet SSRBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $33,910 (best) | $39,240 |
| Lowest listing price | — | $18,779 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $26,740 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $35,350 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 4 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet Avalanche 15001500 LS | Chevrolet SSRBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 14 MPG | 15 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 13 MPG | 14 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 17 MPG | 18 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 31 gal (best) | 25 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet Avalanche 15001500 LS | Chevrolet SSRBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 295 hp | 395 hp (best) |
| Torque | 335 lb-ft | 400 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 5.3 L | 6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet Avalanche 15001500 LS | Chevrolet SSRBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 6 seats (best) | 2 seats |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 2 |
| Cargo volume | — | 22.5 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 8,200 lbs (best) | 2,500 lbs |
| Payload | 1,387 lbs (best) | 1,349 lbs |
| Curb weight | 5,413 lbs | 4,701 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8.6 in (best) | 6.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 130 in (best) | 116 in |
| Length | 221.6 in (best) | 191.5 in |
| Width | 79.8 in (best) | 78.6 in |
| Height | 73.6 in (best) | 63.8 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet Avalanche 15001500 LS | Chevrolet SSRBase |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 | 1 |
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 | Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | Chevrolet SSR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1500 LS $33,910 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $39,240 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | 1500 LS $36,910 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
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Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 vs Chevrolet SSR FAQ
- Which is better: 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 or 2006 Chevrolet SSR?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 vs 2006 Chevrolet SSR on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 or 2006 Chevrolet SSR?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 starts lower at $33,910. Live Chevrolet SSR listings start at $18,779.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 or 2006 Chevrolet SSR?
- The 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (33,910).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 or 2006 Chevrolet SSR?
- The 2006 Chevrolet SSR leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (15).
- Which has better horsepower: 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 or 2006 Chevrolet SSR?
- The 2006 Chevrolet SSR leads on horsepower in this comparison (395).
- Which has better seats: 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 or 2006 Chevrolet SSR?
- The 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 leads on seats in this comparison (6).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 or 2006 Chevrolet SSR?
- The 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (8,200).