2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. 2020 Silverado 2500HD

Are you in the market for a pickup truck near Lakeland? Compare the 2020 Chevy 1500 vs. 2500 to see which configuration offers the power you need on Tampa job sites. Both models offer connectivity and driver-assist features, such as the Chevrolet infotainment 3 system and fifteen exterior cameras for easier trailering. Compare the Silverado 1500 vs. 2500 towing capacity, payload, and engines, below. Contact us to schedule a test drive at Stingray Chevrolet in Plant City!

Silverado 1500 vs. 2500: Trim Levels

The Chevy Silverado comes in eight trim levels with several powerful engine options. The Chevy 2500HD comes in five trim levels and two engine options, but comes with more power on the base model. See below for pricing and engine specs:

Silverado 1500:

• Work Truck: Starting at $28,500 MSRP
• Custom: Starting at $34,600 MSRP
• Custom Trail Boss: Starting at $39,700 MSRP
• LT: Starting at $37,200 MSRP
• RST: Starting at $39,100 MSRP
• LTZ: Starting at $43,300 MSRP
• LT Trail Boss: Starting at $48,800 MSRP
• High Country: Starting at $53,300 MSRP

Silverado 2500HD: 

• Work Truck: Starting at $34,600 MSRP
• LT: Starting at $38,600 MSRP
• Custom: Starting at $39,400 MSRP
• LTZ: Starting at $49,100 MSRP
• High Country: Starting at $61,600 MSRP

Silverado 1500 vs. 2500 Engine Options

Silverado 1500 Engines

Standard 4.3L EcoTec3 with Active Fuel Management

• Standard on Work Truck, Custom, and Custom Trail Boss trim levels
• 6-speed automatic transmission
• 285-hp and 305 Ib-ft of torque

2.7L Turbo with Active Fuel Management

• Standard on RST and LT; available on Custom and Work Truck
• 8-speed automatic transmission
• 310-hp and 348 Ib-ft of torque
• Auto start/stop technology

5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management

• Standard on LT Trail Boss, LTZ, and High Country; also available on LT and RST
• 355-hp and 383 Ib-ft of torque
• 8-speed automatic transmission (optional 10-speed automatic transmission)

6.2L EcoTec3 V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management

• Available on High Country, LTZ, LT Trail Boss, RST and Custom Trail Boss
• 420-hp and 460 Ib-ft of torque
• 10-speed automatic transmission

Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-diesel I-6 

• 23 MPG city/33 highway
• 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque
• 10-speed automatic transmission
• 9,300-lb maximum towing capacity
• Auto-stop/start technology

Silverado 2500 Engines

6.6L V-8 engine

• 401-hp and 464 Ib-ft of torque
• 6-speed automatic transmission

Duramax® 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V-8

• 445-hp and 910 lb-ft of torque
• 10-speed automatic transmission

Silverado 1500 vs. 2500: Towing & Payload Capacity

Valrico drivers will notice the biggest difference between the Silverado 1500 vs. 2500 are their towing and payload capacities. See below for details:

Silverado 1500 Towing & Payload Capacity: 

• Payload capacity: 2,250 pounds
• Towing capacity: 13,400 pounds

Silverado 2500 Towing & Payload Capacity:

• Payload capacity: 3,565-3,900 pounds
• Towing capacity: 18,500 pounds

Chevy 1500 vs. 2500 Performance & Connectivity Features

Both the Chevy 1500 and 2500 offer the highly-capable Chevy Infotainment 3 system with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. Other features include:

• Head-Up Display
• 4G LTE Wifi Hotspot
• 15 camera view
• Tow/Haul mode
• Stabilitrak® Electronic Stability Control System
• Auto Grade Braking

Test Drive the Chevy Silverado at Stingray Chevrolet Today!

Explore the Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. 2500 at Stingray Chevrolet in Plant City! Get started finding your next pickup by filling out an online finance application, or learn about the available trims for the 2021 Silverado 1500 models. Contact our finance team with any questions!