2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. 2024 GMC Canyon Review

Picture of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2024 Chevrolet
Silverado 1500

MSRP*: $36,800 to $69,900
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Picture of the 2024 GMC Canyon

2024 GMC
Canyon

MSRP*: $36,000 to $54,300
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MPG - City 14 - 20 MPG 16 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy 17 - 22 MPG 16 - 23 MPG
Seating Capacity 2 - 6 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 62.9 - 89.1 ft3 41.9 ft3
Engine
  • 305-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
  • 310-hp, 2.7-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 310-hp, 2.7-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 305 - 355 hp 310 hp
Towing Capacity 8,800 - 13,300 lbs 6,000 - 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 210.9 - 242.4 in 213.2 in
Exterior Width 81.1 - 81.2 in 72.5 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 35.2 - 43.4 in
Front 45.2 in
Rear 34.7 in
Head Room Front 43.0 - 43.1 in
Rear 39.9 - 40.1 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 38.3 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the extended cab will be able to stretch out a lot more with the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 than the GMC Canyon. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 will be a favorite with tall drivers and their passengers, since it has much greater head- and legroom than the GMC Canyon.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 as you will with the GMC Canyon, as they can travel a similar number of miles on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is somewhat more expensive than the GMC Canyon.

Dimensions
Since the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is much wider than the GMC Canyon, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the GMC Canyon.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is clearly the choice over the GMC Canyon for pulling heavy loads. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the GMC Canyon.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the engines of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the GMC Canyon are able to equally transmit their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit the same number of people in the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 as you will the GMC Canyon. You'll be able to haul more material in the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 than the GMC Canyon, due to its significantly greater cargo capacity.