2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 | NewCars.com

2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Review

Picture of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2024 Chevrolet
Silverado 1500

MSRP*: $36,800 to $69,900
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Picture of the 2023 GMC Sierra 1500

2023 GMC
Sierra 1500

MSRP*: $37,100 to $82,100
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MPG - City 15 - 19 MPG 14 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 17 - 22 MPG 17 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 2 - 6 seats 2 - 6 seats
Cargo Space 62.9 - 89.1 ft3 62.9 - 89.1 ft3
Engine
  • 305-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
  • 310-hp, 2.7-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 305-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
  • 310-hp, 2.7-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 305 - 355 hp 305 - 420 hp
Towing Capacity 8,900 - 13,400 lbs 8,700 - 13,200 lbs
Exterior Length 210.9 - 242.4 in 211.0 - 242.5 in
Exterior Width 81.1 - 81.2 in 81.2 - 81.2 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 35.2 - 43.4 in
Front 44.5 in
Rear 35.2 - 43.4 in
Head Room Front 43.0 - 43.1 in
Rear 39.9 - 40.1 in
Front 43.0 - 43.1 in
Rear 39.9 - 40.1 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers passengers in its extended cab about the same head- and legroom as the GMC Sierra 1500. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the GMC Sierra 1500.

Convenience
The GMC Sierra 1500 requires less frequent visits to the gas station than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the GMC Sierra 1500.

Dimensions
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is about the same width as the GMC Sierra 1500. When looking at overall length, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the GMC Sierra 1500.

Handling
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a similar turning radius to the GMC Sierra 1500, so both should maneuver just as easily in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to tow, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 will do just as well as the GMC Sierra 1500, since they have about the same towing capacity. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the GMC Sierra 1500.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the engines of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the GMC Sierra 1500 are able to equally transmit their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit the same number of people in the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 as you will the GMC Sierra 1500. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of lumber or gardening supplies into the bed of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 as you will with the GMC Sierra 1500.