Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. Toyota Tacoma

In comparing the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 to the Toyota Tacoma, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Toyota Tacoma has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 versus the Toyota Tacoma, the Toyota Tacoma is a better car than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 versus Toyota Tacoma Pricing

A one- to five-year-old used Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ranges from $31,950 to $51,499 while a used Toyota Tacoma from the same model year range is priced between $27,997 to $44,724. For a new model, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's price is between $42,023 and $70,939, with the Toyota Tacoma priced between $30,236 and $48,067.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 versus Toyota Tacoma Quality Rating

The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 8.3 out of 10 while the Toyota Tacoma's quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 being ranked 3 out of 15 Best Full-Size Trucks and the Toyota Tacoma being ranked 2 out of 11 Best Midsize Trucks.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500’s base engine makes 310 horsepower, and the Toyota Tacoma base engine makes 159 horsepower. The Silverado 1500 is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 528 miles. The Tacoma is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 485 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.

Hauling, Towing, and Off-Road Capabilities Comparison

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has the advantage of higher towing capacity and payload capacity, while the Toyota Tacoma has the advantage of higher ground clearance.

Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is available in a Crew Cab, Extended Cab, or a Regular Cab configuration, and the Toyota Tacoma is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers bed lengths of 69.9, 79.4, and 98.2 inches, and the Toyota Tacoma offers bed lengths of 60.5 and 73.7 inches.

Safety Ratings Comparison

When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has higher safety ratings than the Toyota Tacoma, with an average rating of 4.31 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.