Compare 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs 2012 Nissan Titan

2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2012 Nissan Titan
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2WD Crew Cab 143.5" LS
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Silverado 1500 2WD Crew Cab 143.5" LS 14 19 $29,755 $31,995
Silverado 1500 2WD Crew Cab 143.5" LT 14 19 $30,476 $32,770
Silverado 1500 2WD Crew Cab 143.5" LTZ 15 21 $36,539 $39,290
Silverado 1500 2WD Crew Cab 143.5" Work Truck 14 19 $28,804 $30,320
Silverado 1500 2WD Crew Cab 143.5" Xtra Fuel Economy 15 22 $32,108 $34,525
Silverado 1500 2WD Ext Cab 143.5" LS 14 19 $27,830 $29,925
Silverado 1500 2WD Ext Cab 143.5" LT 14 19 $28,276 $30,405
Silverado 1500 2WD Ext Cab 143.5" LTZ 15 21 $33,531 $36,055
Silverado 1500 2WD Ext Cab 143.5" Work Truck 15 20 $25,023 $26,340
Silverado 1500 2WD Ext Cab 157.5" LT 15 21 $29,308 $31,515
Silverado 1500 2WD Ext Cab 157.5" LTZ 15 21 $33,810 $36,355
Silverado 1500 2WD Ext Cab 157.5" Work Truck 15 21 $26,961 $28,380
Silverado 1500 2WD Reg Cab 119.0" LT 14 19 $25,621 $27,550
Silverado 1500 2WD Reg Cab 119.0" Work Truck 15 20 $21,307 $22,195
Silverado 1500 2WD Reg Cab 133.0" LT 14 19 $25,737 $27,675
Silverado 1500 2WD Reg Cab 133.0" Work Truck 15 20 $21,681 $22,585
Silverado 1500 4WD Crew Cab 143.5" LS 13 18 $32,708 $35,170
Silverado 1500 4WD Crew Cab 143.5" LT 13 18 $33,452 $35,970
Silverado 1500 4WD Crew Cab 143.5" LTZ 15 21 $39,469 $42,440
Silverado 1500 4WD Crew Cab 143.5" Work Truck 13 18 $31,796 $33,470
Silverado 1500 4WD Ext Cab 143.5" LS 13 18 $30,852 $33,175
Silverado 1500 4WD Ext Cab 143.5" LT 13 18 $31,299 $33,655
Silverado 1500 4WD Ext Cab 143.5" LTZ 15 21 $36,460 $39,205
Silverado 1500 4WD Ext Cab 143.5" Work Truck 13 18 $28,899 $30,420
Silverado 1500 4WD Ext Cab 157.5" LT 15 21 $32,326 $34,760
Silverado 1500 4WD Ext Cab 157.5" LTZ 15 21 $36,739 $39,505
Silverado 1500 4WD Ext Cab 157.5" Work Truck 15 21 $29,953 $31,530
Silverado 1500 4WD Reg Cab 119.0" LT 13 18 $28,932 $31,110
Silverado 1500 4WD Reg Cab 119.0" Work Truck 14 18 $24,609 $25,635
Silverado 1500 4WD Reg Cab 133.0" LT 13 18 $29,211 $31,410
Silverado 1500 4WD Reg Cab 133.0" Work Truck 14 18 $24,897 $25,935
Silverado 1500 Hybrid 2WD Crew Cab 143.5" 1HY 20 23 $37,459 $39,640
Silverado 1500 Hybrid 2WD Crew Cab 143.5" 2HY 20 23 $43,866 $46,420
Silverado 1500 Hybrid 4WD Crew Cab 143.5" 1HY 20 23 $40,483 $42,840
Silverado 1500 Hybrid 4WD Crew Cab 143.5" 2HY 20 23 $46,890 $49,620
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2WD Crew Cab LWB SV
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Titan 2WD Crew Cab LWB SV 13 18 $30,033 $33,170
Titan 2WD Crew Cab SWB S 13 18 $28,135 $31,070
Titan 2WD Crew Cab SWB SL 13 18 $34,798 $38,440
Titan 2WD Crew Cab SWB SV 13 18 $29,627 $32,720
Titan 2WD King Cab SWB S 13 18 $25,830 $28,520
Titan 2WD King Cab SWB SV 13 18 $27,638 $30,520
Titan 4WD Crew Cab LWB SV 12 17 $32,636 $36,050
Titan 4WD Crew Cab SWB PRO-4X 12 17 $34,644 $38,270
Titan 4WD Crew Cab SWB S 12 17 $30,711 $33,920
Titan 4WD Crew Cab SWB SL 12 17 $37,238 $41,140
Titan 4WD Crew Cab SWB SV 12 17 $32,203 $35,570
Titan 4WD King Cab SWB PRO-4X 12 17 $32,655 $36,070
Titan 4WD King Cab SWB S 12 17 $28,406 $31,370
Titan 4WD King Cab SWB SV 12 17 $30,214 $33,370

Pricing

Invoice Price
$29,755
$30,033

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$31,995
$33,170

Monthly Payment Estimate
$533 / month
$553 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
7.4
7.4

TCC’s Bottom Line
It counts a savvy Hybrid model in its ranks, but mostly, the 2012 Chevy Silverado appeals to the prosaic truck buyer that doesn't need as much in the way of infotainment. 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.

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TCC Dislikes

Fuel Economy

City
14 mpg 13 mpg

Highway
19 mpg 18 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)
65.4 60.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)
65.2 65.1

Second Head Room (in)
40.5 40.4

Second Shoulder Room (in)
65.1 64.6

Front Leg Room (in)
41.3 41.8

Passenger Capacity
6 6

Front Hip Room (in)
62.5 61.3

Second Leg Room (in)
38.7 40.4

Front Head Room (in)
41.2 41.0

Exterior Dimensions

Overhang, Front (in)
39.4 - TBD -

Frame Width, Rear (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in)
148.9 - TBD -

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in)
230.2 244.2

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
12.3 10.3

Cab to End of Frame (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Height, Overall (in)
73.8 74.7

Ground to Top of Frame (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)
47.2 - TBD -

Wheelbase (in)
143.5 159.5

Ground Clearance, Front (in)
9.0 10.3

Cab to Axle (in)
32.0 - TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
80.0 79.5

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)
32.9 - TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³)
- TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)
62.4 63.8

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
21.0 19.9

Cargo Volume (ft³)
53.2 - TBD -

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)
61.5 - TBD -

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
50.6 50.0

Tailgate Width (in)
61.5 - TBD -

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)
69.3 87.0

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.99 x 1.18 13.8 x 1.2

Brake Type
Pwr Pwr

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes NA

Brake ABS System (Second Line)
NA NA

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
NA Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
NA 12.6 x 0.6

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
11.61 x 2.36 NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Fuel Tank

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
NA NA

Aux Fuel Tank Location
NA NA

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
26 28.0

Fuel Tank Location
Driver Side NA

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock
3 - TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center
16.73 19.5

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
47.2 51.2

Tires

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare
- TBD - - TBD -

Front Tire Capacity (lbs)
2004 - TBD -

Rear Tire Order Code
QU1 NA

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD - - TBD -

Front Tire Size
P245/70R17 P265/70R18

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear
- TBD - - TBD -

Spare Tire Size
P245/70R17 Full-Size

Front Tire Order Code
QU1 NA

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)
2004 - TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front
- TBD - - TBD -

Rear Tire Size
P245/70R17 P265/70R18

Trailering

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
4700 5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
4700 9400

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
6700 -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
470 500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
705 929

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
6800 7101

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
3650 3699

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
3008 2900

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
10000 15099

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
3950 4200

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
2091 2372

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 18 x 8.0

Front Wheel Material
Steel Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 18 x 8.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 18 x 8.0

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - 12.8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
NA NA

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
145 130

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600 650

Maximum Alternator Watts
NA - TBD -

Engine

Engine Oil Cooler
NA NA

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
305 @ 4600 385 @ 3400

Engine Order Code
L20 NA

Displacement
4.8L/293 5.6L/- TBD -

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
302 @ 5600 317 @ 5200

Engine Type
Gas/Ethanol V8 Gas V8

Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection Electronic Fuel Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
14 13

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
16 15

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
19 18

Transmission

Transfer Case Model
NA NA

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA NA

First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.06 3.82

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA NA

Clutch Size (in)
NA NA

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.52

Trans Type
4 5

Trans PTO Access
NA NA

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA 0.83

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.29 2.61

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.63 2.36

Trans Order Code
M30 NA

Transfer Case Power Take Off
NA NA

Trans Power Take Off
NA NA

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.70 1.00

Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic

Summary

Vehicle Name
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Nissan Titan

Body Code
E63 159.5" WB

Body Style
Crew Cab 5.8' Wideside Crew Cab

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
46 - TBD -

Axle Type - Rear
Semi-Floating Dana

Suspension Type - Front
Independent Double Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.42 1.34

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)
3950 - TBD -

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)
3650 - TBD -

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
3.23 2.93

Axle Type - Front
Independent NA

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
35 - TBD -

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)
3650 - TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear
2-stage multi-leaf Multi-Leaf

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA NA

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
NA NA

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)
3950 - TBD -

Frame

Frame Type
Hydroformed Ladder

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
2 1

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
11.6 12.2

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
--

Overall Side Crash Rating
--

Side Barrier Rating
--

Side Barrier Rating Driver
--

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
-- --

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
--

Combined Side Rating Front Seat
--

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
--

Rollover Rating

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