Compare 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche vs 2012 Ram 1500

2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
2012 Ram 1500
 Add Vehicle
Select style
2WD Crew Cab LS
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Avalanche 2WD Crew Cab LS 15 21 $34,224 $36,800
Avalanche 2WD Crew Cab LT 15 21 $37,381 $40,195
Avalanche 2WD Crew Cab LTZ 15 21 $43,710 $47,000
Avalanche 4WD Crew Cab LS 15 21 $37,060 $39,850
Avalanche 4WD Crew Cab LT 15 21 $40,217 $43,245
Avalanche 4WD Crew Cab LTZ 15 21 $46,783 $50,305
Select style
2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Big Horn
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
1500 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Big Horn 14 20 $30,845 $33,220
1500 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Express 14 20 $28,550 $30,740
1500 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie 14 20 $37,173 $40,370
1500 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie Limited Edition 14 20 $39,744 $43,275
1500 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie Longhorn Edition 14 20 $39,744 $43,275
1500 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Lone Star 14 20 $30,845 $33,220
1500 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman 14 20 $30,845 $33,220
1500 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" SLT 14 20 $30,845 $33,220
1500 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" ST 14 20 $28,550 $30,740
1500 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Sport 14 20 $34,619 $37,485
1500 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Tradesman 14 20 $28,550 $30,740
1500 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Big Horn 14 20 $28,785 $30,865
1500 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Express 14 20 $24,974 $26,695
1500 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Laramie 14 20 $35,945 $38,910
1500 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Lone Star 14 20 $28,785 $30,865
1500 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman 14 20 $28,785 $30,865
1500 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" SLT 14 20 $28,785 $30,865
1500 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" ST 14 20 $24,974 $26,695
1500 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Sport 14 20 $33,025 $35,630
1500 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Tradesman 14 20 $24,974 $26,695
1500 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Express 14 20 $21,080 $22,570
1500 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Outdoorsman 14 20 $24,791 $26,650
1500 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" R/T 14 20 $29,644 $32,135
1500 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" SLT 14 20 $24,791 $26,650
1500 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" ST 14 20 $21,080 $22,570
1500 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Tradesman 14 20 $21,080 $22,570
1500 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman 14 20 $25,056 $26,950
1500 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" SLT 14 20 $25,056 $26,950
1500 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" ST 14 20 $21,345 $22,870
1500 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" Tradesman 14 20 $21,345 $22,870
1500 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" Tradesman HD 14 20 $26,686 $28,905
1500 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Big Horn 13 19 $33,774 $36,440
1500 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Express 13 19 $31,480 $33,960
1500 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie 13 19 $40,036 $43,515
1500 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie Limited Edition 13 19 $42,607 $46,420
1500 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie Longhorn Edition 13 19 $42,607 $46,420
1500 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Lone Star 13 19 $33,774 $36,440
1500 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman 14 19 $33,774 $36,440
1500 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" SLT 14 19 $33,774 $36,440
1500 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" ST 14 19 $31,480 $33,960
1500 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Sport 13 19 $37,549 $40,705
1500 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Tradesman 13 19 $31,480 $33,960
1500 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Big Horn 13 19 $31,756 $34,085
1500 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Express 13 19 $29,003 $31,105
1500 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Laramie 13 19 $38,498 $41,660
1500 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Lone Star 13 19 $31,756 $34,085
1500 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman 14 19 $31,756 $34,085
1500 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" SLT 14 19 $31,756 $34,085
1500 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" ST 14 19 $29,003 $31,105
1500 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Sport 13 19 $35,997 $38,850
1500 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Tradesman 13 19 $29,003 $31,105
1500 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Express 13 19 $24,743 $26,585
1500 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Outdoorsman 14 19 $28,060 $30,220
1500 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" SLT 14 19 $28,060 $30,220
1500 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" ST 14 19 $24,743 $26,585
1500 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Sport 13 19 $32,339 $35,055
1500 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Tradesman 13 19 $24,743 $26,585
1500 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman 14 19 $28,325 $30,520
1500 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" SLT 14 19 $28,325 $30,520
1500 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" ST 14 19 $25,008 $26,885
1500 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" Tradesman 13 19 $25,008 $26,885
Pricing
Invoice Price
$34,224
$30,845
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$36,800
$33,220
Monthly Payment Estimate
$613 / month
$554 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.8
8.0
TCC’s Bottom Line
The showpiece of the 2012 Chevy Avalanche is the clever midgate, but it's also easy to drive, and has lots of useful storage hidden inside and out. The 2012 Ram 1500 is big and burly yet very detail-oriented; and for those who want a good ride and refined interior, it's one of the best bets.
TCC Likes
TCC Dislikes
Fuel Economy
City
15 mpg 14 mpg
Highway
21 mpg 20 mpg
Interior Dimensions
Front Hip Room (in)
60.3 63.2
Second Leg Room (in)
39.1 40.3
Front Head Room (in)
41.1 41.0
Second Hip Room (in)
62.3 63.2
Front Shoulder Room (in)
65.2 66.0
Passenger Capacity
5 6
Second Head Room (in)
40.0 39.9
Second Shoulder Room (in)
65.2 65.7
Front Leg Room (in)
41.3 41.0
Exterior Dimensions
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)
52.9 48.4
Wheelbase (in)
130.0 140.5
Ground Clearance, Front (in)
9.1 9.6
Cab to Axle (in)
NA 28.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
79.1 79.4
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)
31.0 34.6
Overhang, Front (in)
38.8 40.0
Frame Width, Rear (in)
NA - TBD -
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in)
NA 152.6
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in)
221.3 229.0
Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
9.1 9.0
Cab to End of Frame (in)
NA - TBD -
Height, Overall (in)
76.6 75.1
Ground to Top of Frame (in)
NA - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
50.0 51.0
Tailgate Width (in)
- TBD - 60.4
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)
63.3 Min, 98.2 Max 67.4
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³)
NA 52.4
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)
50.0 66.4
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
22.5 20.0
Cargo Volume (ft³)
45.5 50.3
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)
50.0 66.4
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.5 x 0.8 13.8 x 0.9
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.0 x 1.2 13.2 x 1.1
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
NA NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Location
Inboard LH Frame Rail Inboard Frame Rails
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
NA NA
Aux Fuel Tank Location
NA NA
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
31 26.0
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center
17.8 Variable
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
43.0 44.9
Steering Type
Pwr Pwr rack & pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock
- TBD - 17.9
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
NA - TBD -
Tires
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)
2135 - TBD -
Spare Tire Order Code
ZRS TBS
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front
NA - TBD -
Rear Tire Size
P265/70R17 P275/60R20
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare
NA - TBD -
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)
2135 - TBD -
Rear Tire Order Code
QAN TTJ
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)
2135 - TBD -
Front Tire Size
P265/70R17 P275/60R20
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear
NA - TBD -
Spare Tire Size
P265/70R17 Full-Size
Front Tire Order Code
QAN TTJ
Trailering
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000 5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5100 8650
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
765 1298
Weight Information
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
7000 6800
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
3500 3700
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
2978 2954
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
11000 14000
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
4100 3900
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
2862 2216
Wheels
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 20 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 20 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 20 x 8.0
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
16.8 14.0
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Watts
NA - TBD -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
NA NA
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
145 160
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600 730
Engine
Engine Type
Gas/Ethanol V8 Gas V8
Fuel System
SFI Electronic Fuel Injection
Engine Oil Cooler
NA NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
335 @ 4000 407 @ 4000
Engine Order Code
LMG EZH
Displacement
5.3L/325 5.7L/345
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
320 @ 5400 390 @ 5600
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
15 14
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
17 16
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
21 20
Transmission
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.06 3.00
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.36 1.67
Trans Order Code
MYC DG1
Transfer Case Power Take Off
NA NA
Trans Power Take Off
NA NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.15 1.00
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic
Transfer Case Model
NA NA
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67 0.67
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.03 3.00
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA NA
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.53 1.50
Trans Type
6 6
Trans PTO Access
NA NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.85 0.75
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Summary
Vehicle Name
Chevrolet Avalanche Ram 1500
Body Code
NA 140.5" WB
Body Style
4 Door Crew Cab Crew Cab Pickup
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
46 - TBD -
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)
3500 3700
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-link coil
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
1.12 - TBD -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
NA NA
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)
4100 - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
46 - TBD -
Axle Type - Rear
Semi-Floating Solid
Suspension Type - Front
Coil Over Shock Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.42 - TBD -
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)
4100 3900
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)
3500 - TBD -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.08 3.55
Axle Type - Front
Independent NA
Frame
Frame Type
Body on Ladder type
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
11.0 11.6
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
2 -
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
--
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
--
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
--
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
--
Overall Side Crash Rating
--
Side Barrier Rating
--
Side Barrier Rating Driver
--
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
-- --
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
--
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
--
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
-- --
Rollover Rating

Get FREE Dealer Quotes

From dealers near you
Go!

Add a Vehicle to Compare

Select a vehicle below
Please choose a make.
Please choose a model.
Please choose a year.
Continue