Differences Between Chevy Silverado 1500 Vs. 2500 HD: Specs Compared

Silverado 1500 vs. 2500 HD Specs

Let's start with what's under the hood. The Chevrolet brand's potent and efficient TurboMax powertrain comes standard on WT, Custom, Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, and LT Trail Boss editions of the new Chevy Silverado 1500 for sale. This 2.7-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine is engineered to impress with 430 pound-feet of torque and 310 horsepower.

The TurboMax is only the start of the Silverado 1500 engine lineup. This popular pickup truck also offers the following powertrains for the 2024 model year:

• 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V-8: 355 horsepower with 383 pound-feet of torque
• 6.2-liter EcoTec3 V-8: 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque
• 3.0-liter Duramax Turbo-Diesel: 305 horsepower and 495 pound-feet of torque

Comparing the Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. 2500 HD engines, you'll find that both offer robust and capable options. The Silverado 2500 HD gets standard eight-cylinder power in the form of a 6.6-liter gas V-8 engine, producing 464 pound-feet of torque plus 401 horsepower.

For even greater power output, look to the available 6.6-liter Duramax Turbo-Diesel V-8, generating an incredible 975 pound-feet of torque with 470 horsepower. For the 2024 model year, both Silverado 2500 HD engines are paired with a smooth-shifting Allison 10-speed automatic transmission built for heavy-duty work.

Regarding the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD diesel vs. 1500 gas mileage, the EPA has only tested the light-duty model. The 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 WT Crew Cab Standard Bed 2WD model earns up to an EPA-estimated 18/22 MPG (City/Highway)² rating, ensuring you can enjoy both power and efficiency with this hard-working pickup.

Silverado 1500 vs. 2500 HD Towing Capacity

If you're shopping for a full-size truck like one of these two Chevy models, you'll likely wonder how the 2024 Silverado 1500 vs. 2500 HD towing capacities compare. Any side-by-side comparison of these pickups finds that the heavy-duty Silverado 2500 HD can pull more weight than the light-duty Silverado 1500, but by how much?

In our standard comparison of the WT Crew Cab Standard Bed 2WD models, the Silverado 1500 tows up to 9,100 pounds,¹ while the Silverado 2500 HD tows up to 14,500 pounds.¹ However, if you're looking for greater towing capacity in either model, there are even more capable configurations to consider.

The 2024 Silverado 1500 offers a maximum available trailering rating of 13,300 pounds,³ and the Silverado 2500 HD offers an impressive maximum Crew Cab towing capability of 22,070 pounds.⁴

Silverado 1500 vs. 2500 HD Size Comparison

Drivers want to know about the Silverado 1500 vs. 2500 HD dimensions to find a pickup truck that suits their work needs and lifestyle outside of work. Comparing the popular Crew Cab models with the Standard Bed, the Silverado 1500 is the shorter model, at 241.41 inches long. A comparable Silverado 2500 HD truck measures 250.04 inches long.

Another significant difference between Silverado 1500 and 2500 HD models is the bed sizes available with each model's Crew Cab. The Silverado 1500 Crew Cab can be had with either a Short Bed or Standard Bed, while the 2500 HD model's Crew Cab gets a Standard Bed or a Long Bed. So, you can haul more cargo in a Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab than a Silverado 1500 Crew Cab, thanks to the availability of a longer box behind the cab.

Compare the Silverado 1500 vs. 2500 HD at Your Chevy Dealer

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