2014 GMC Sierra 1500 vs. Its Competition

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Dec 13, 2012

The 2014 GMC Sierra, and the nearly identical 2014 Chevrolet Silverado, have been updated and are on much stronger footing against key rivals from Ford and Ram (Dodge).

The Ram 1500 was given significant powertrain upgrades, including a new base engine and available eight-speed automatic transmission, this past year, and it’s one of the best-handling, best-riding full-size trucks with a very nicely appointed cabin.

The Ford F-150 has one of the strongest and most efficient powertrain lineups up until now, and its design and styling is very well-coordinated inside and out.

The Titan is the most dated in this class, and its appeal is narrower, as it specializes in personal truck use and its powertrains are the least efficient in this class.

The Toyota Tundra has a strong V-8 that’s great for towing, but it doesn’t ride as well and its interior can feel gimmicky and overstyled.

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N/A The 2014 GMC Sierra is entirely new, with more fuel-efficient engines, a dramatically updated cabin, more refinement, and tech features that should delight all but the	7.8 The all-new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 models get a brawny yet upscale new look, strong and efficient new engines, and a roomier, more refined interior with the latest infotainment features.	8.2 Muscular but lower in fat thanks to turbo V-6 power, the 2013 Ford F-150 shares the truck lead thanks to extreme towing capability and best-in-class tech features.	7.4 The 2013 Nissan Titan provides strong performance, with a brash style, but it's simply fallen to the back of the pack in many respects.	8 The 2013 Toyota Tundra is tough and able, but its overwrought styling, subpar interior appointments, and unimpressive fuel economy could be cause for hesitation.	8 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.
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N/A	N/A	$23,670	$29,270	$25,455	$22,900
Gas Mileage
		11 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy	12 MPG City / 18 MPG Hwy	13 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy	14 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy
Engine
Gas/Ethanol V6	Gas/Ethanol V6	Gas/Ethanol V6	Gas V8	Gas V6	Gas/Ethanol V8
EPA Class
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Style Name
2WD Crew Cab Short Box	2WD Crew Cab Short Box Work Truck w/1WT	2WD Reg Cab 126" XL	2WD King Cab SWB S	Reg Cab 4.0L V6 5-Speed AT (Natl)	2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Tradesman
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
6	6	3	6	3	3
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
Crew Cab Pickup	Crew Cab Pickup	Regular Cab Pickup	King Cab	Reg Cab	Regular Cab Pickup
Transmission
Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic