2025 GMC Sierra 1500 vs. 2024 Toyota Tundra Review

Picture of the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500

2025 GMC
Sierra 1500

MSRP*: $38,300 to $84,200
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Picture of the 2024 Toyota Tundra

2024 Toyota
Tundra

MSRP*: $39,965 to $65,790
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MPG - City 14 - 21 MPG 17 - 18 MPG
MPG - Hwy 16 - 24 MPG 22 - 24 MPG
Seating Capacity 2 - 6 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 62.9 - 89.1 ft3 Info not available
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)
  • 358-hp, 3.4-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 389-hp, 3.4-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 305 - 420 hp 358 - 389 hp
Towing Capacity 8,800 - 13,200 lbs 8,300 - 12,000 lbs
Exterior Length 211.0 - 242.5 in 233.6 - 252.5 in
Exterior Width 81.2 - 81.2 in 80.2 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 35.2 - 43.4 in
Front 41.2 in
Rear 33.3 - 41.6 in
Head Room Front 43.0 - 43.1 in
Rear 39.9 - 40.1 in
Front 39.3 - 41.0 in
Rear 36.9 - 38.9 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 GMC Sierra 1500 than the Toyota Tundra. The GMC Sierra 1500 will be a favorite with tall drivers and their passengers, since it has much greater head- and legroom than the Toyota Tundra.

Convenience
With the Toyota Tundra you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the GMC Sierra 1500, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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 GMC Sierra 1500 is somewhat more expensive than the Toyota Tundra.

Dimensions
The GMC Sierra 1500 is a little wider than the Toyota Tundra, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. When looking at overall length, the GMC Sierra 1500 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota Tundra.

Handling
The GMC Sierra 1500 has a smaller turning radius than the Toyota Tundra, allowing you to more easily get in and out of tight spots.

Performance
With the GMC Sierra 1500, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Toyota Tundra, due to its slightly better towing capacity. When it comes to horsepower, the GMC Sierra 1500 is clearly outclassed by the Toyota Tundra.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the GMC Sierra 1500 doesn't do as good a job transmitting horsepower to its wheels as the Toyota Tundra.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit the same number of people in the GMC Sierra 1500 as you will the Toyota Tundra.