2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. Its Competition

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Bengt Halvorson

May 17, 2012

The 2013 Chevrolet Silverado has some tough competition within the full-size truck arena.

The Ford F-150 at the moment is the technology and fuel-economy leader—at least against non-Hybrid GM models, and the F-150's turbo V-6 engines and voice-controlled navigation systems are hard for personal-use truck buyers to ignore.

The Nissan Titan is the least changed truck in this group, over its lifespan, but it still has Nissan's rorty "Endurance" V-8 to recommend it, along with better handling than the usual truck.

Toyota' Tundra has been a half-flop in its latest form, but it's staggeringly capable as a towing and hauling machine, even if the spacey styling is a turn-off.

And the 2013 Ram 1500 is without hesitation at the top of the list for 2013, with a handsome, retouched exterior and lavishly appointed updated interior; it already had one of the best interiors in the business, and for 2013 it's gotten even better.

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8.0 / 10 TCC Rating The 2013 Chevrolet Silverado lineup appeals to truck traditionalists, offering a straightforward package that isn't as bold or fashionable as rivals but delivers in every way a truck should.	7.2 / 10 TCC Rating Among increasingly bold full-size trucks, the 2013 GMC Sierra is simple in looks and strong in performance—with the Sierra Hybrid remaining a fuel-efficient standout.	8.2 / 10 TCC Rating The 2013 Ram 1500 leads full-size trucks in interior quality, gas mileage, and handling; it adds infotainment to the list this year, but we're mixed on its new air suspension, and towing capacity is down.	8.2 / 10 TCC Rating Efficient and burly, the 2012 Ford F-150 shares the lead in full-size trucks thanks to extreme capability and extreme high-tech features.	7.4 / 10 TCC Rating The 2012 Nissan Titan has held up well over a long lifespan, but its gas mileage, towing and hauling, and performance have fallen to the back of the full-size pickup truck pack.	8.0 / 10 TCC Rating Just as tough as the competition, the 2012 Toyota Tundra isn't quite as rugged-looking, as fuel-efficient, or as strong in the towing department.
MSRP From
$23,590	$23,590	$22,900	$23,500	$28,520	$25,155
Gas Mileage
13 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy	12 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy	14 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy	11 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy	12 MPG City / 18 MPG Hwy	13 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy
Engine
Gas V6	Gas V6	Gas/Ethanol V8	Gas/Ethanol V6	Gas V8	Gas V6
EPA Class
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Style Name
2WD Reg Cab 119.0" Work Truck	2WD Reg Cab 119.0" Work Truck	2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Tradesman	2WD Reg Cab 126" XL	2WD King Cab SWB S	Reg Cab 4.0L V6 5-Speed AT (Natl)
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
3	3	3	3	6	3
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
Reg Cab 6.5' Wideside	Reg Cab Pickup	Regular Cab Pickup	Regular Cab Pickup	King Cab	Reg Cab
Transmission
Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic