Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. Silverado 2500 Comparison
If you're wondering about the differences between the Chevy Silverado 1500 and the Silverado 2500 HD, it helps to have a thorough understanding of each truck's strengths. That includes factors like powertrains, performance, towing and payload capability, and interior features. While both trucks in our new inventory share the Silverado name, they have differences worth knowing about.
With this point-by-point comparison, Mike Reed Chevrolet, Inc. in Hinesville, GA will help you see the crucial differences between the new Silverado 1500 and the Silverado 2500 HD, to help you decide which truck is right for you.
A look at engine options and performance
The new Chevy Silverado 1500 is a full-size pickup that offers four engine options. It starts with a 2.7-liter turbo Max inline four-cylinder engine that you can count on for 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque. Next up is a 5.3-liter V8 with 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque. That's followed by a 6.0-liter V8 engine with 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. At the top of the engine lineup is a 3.0-liter Duramax® turbo-diesel inline six-cylinder with an output of 305 horsepower and 495 pound-feet of torque.
The Chevy Silverado 2500 HD offers Savannah, GA drivers a simpler lineup with two engine options and both are very powerful. One is a 6.6-liter V8 gas engine with 401 horsepower and 464 pound-feet of torque. The other option is a 6.6-liter Duramax® turbo-diesel V8 with 470 horsepower and 975 pound-feet of torque. Thanks to its reinforced suspension system, heavy-duty chassis and enhanced transmission systems, the Chevy Silverado 2500 HD is built to handle large trailers, commercial loads and fifth-wheel setups.
Towing and payload capacities
The Chevy Silverado 1500 has a maximum towing capacity of 13,300 pounds when it's equipped with the 6.2-liter V8 engine and the Max Trailering package. Payload in the Silverado 1500 reaches up to 2260 pounds on job sites around Fort Stewart, GA. The Chevy Silverado 2500 HD has a maximum towing capacity of 22,500 pounds with the 6.6-liter Duramax® diesel and the fifth-wheel/gooseneck configuration. The maximum payload in the Chevy Silverado 2500 HD is 3979 pounds.
Transmission and drivetrain options
Both trucks come with standard rear-wheel drive, and offer four-wheel drive for superior traction. The Chevy Silverado 1500 offers Pooler, GA buyers an eight-speed automatic transmission on base models as well as a 10-speed automatic on higher trim levels. Meanwhile, the new Chevy Silverado 2500 comes exclusively with a 10-speed automatic transmission, assuring smoother power delivery when you're pulling heavy loads.
Comparing size and dimensions
The Chevy Silverado 1500 is 231.9 inches in length, 81.2 inches in width, 75.4 inches in height and it has a wheelbase of 147.5 inches. The Chevy Silverado 2500 HD is 250.0 inches long, 81.9 inches wide, 79.8 inches high and it has a wheelbase that measures 168.9 inches. That means the Chevy Silverado 1500 is easier to drive in the city while the Chevy Silverado 2500 HD is a larger and even stronger truck that's built for major league jobs.
Technology and features
Both trucks offer a ten-way power-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support in higher-level trims. Other available features in both trucks include ventilated seats for both the driver and the front passenger. Starting with the LT trim, Jesup, GA buyers can get a big 13.4-inch infotainment center with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. More basic trim levels come with a durable cloth material that's easy to clean, and at higher trims, the seats can come with genuine leather.
You can compare both trucks at our dealership
We have brand-new Chevy Silverado 1500 pickups and Chevy Silverado 2500 HD trucks on hand so you can explore the differences in person. We invite you to shop our current selection online and schedule a test drive at Mike Reed Chevrolet, Inc. in Hinesville, GA.
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MIKE REED CHEVROLET, INC.
1559 E. Oglethorpe hwy
Hinesville, GA 31313
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