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 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
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) | 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 | 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 | — |