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Dodge Ram 2500 vs. Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Review

How the Dodge Ram 2500 stacks up against the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Dodge Ram 2500
Price Range: $27,215 - $44,860
2010 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
Price Range: $35,460 - $48,865
Dodge Ram 2500 vs. Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Review

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Ram 2500 and the Avalanche 1500 are legitimate speedsters.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Avalanche 1500 and the Dodge definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Ram 2500's engine isn't much bigger than the Avalanche 1500's. Torque equals pickup, and the Dodge Ram 2500 will have picked up and gone by the time the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 finally gets moving.

Utility
The Dodge is likely a better choice than the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 when it comes to hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of luggage or big pets. Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Dodge Ram 2500 over the Avalanche 1500. Towing is substantially more the Dodge Ram 2500's forte than it is the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500's.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 offers a bit more head room than the Dodge Ram 2500, there really isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Dodge Ram 2500 provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the Avalanche 1500, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Chevrolet's tank is roughly the same size as the Dodge's, though the Ram 2500's is a tad larger. The Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 and the Dodge Ram 2500 compete for the same parking spaces. The Chevrolet Avalanche 1500's shorter wheelbase will give a nimbler feel in daily traffic. On the other hand, the Dodge Ram 2500 is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Cost
The Dodge Ram 2500 is significantly less expensive than the Avalanche 1500 regarding MSRP.

Warranty
The Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 and the Dodge have the same basic warranty.

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