2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. 2500 HD
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
When you have truly heavy-duty jobs to do in the San Luis Obispo area, you already know you can trust Chevrolet pickups to get the job done. The main question you need to ask yourself is, how much truck do you need? In this comparison between the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. Chevrolet Silverado 2500, CB Chevy breaks down the main differences in each truck’s available engines, towing and payload specs, and more. Keep reading to learn more, then contact our dealership to schedule a test drive in San Luis Obispo!
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Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. 2500: Engine Specs
Every Silverado is shipped out of the factory with a powerful engine that’s ready to tackle it all, from hauling at the job site to towing a boat or RV to beating rush hour traffic in Santa Maria. Between the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. Chevrolet Silverado 2500, the 2500 features a more powerful range of engines—but the 1500 has more variety, and plenty of power itself:
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2.7L TurboMax™ Engine: 310 hp / 430 lb-ft of torque
- 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 Engine: 355 hp / 383 lb-ft of torque
- 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 Engine: 420 hp / 460 lb-ft of torque
- Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel Engine: 305 hp / 495 lb-ft of torque
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- 6.6L V8 Gasoline Engine: 401 hp / 464 lb-ft of torque
- 6.6L Duramax® Turbo-Diesel V8 Engine: 470 hp / 975 lb-ft of torque
Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. 2500: Towing and Payload
A big reason to shop for a Chevy Silverado is its impressive towing and payload capacities. There’s not a Paso Robles job you can’t do when you choose a Silverado, whichever you choose between the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. Chevrolet Silverado 2500:
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- 2.7L TurboMax™ Engine: 9,500 pounds max towing capacity
- 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 Engine: 11,300 pounds max towing capacity
- 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 Engine: 13,100 pounds max towing capacity
- Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel Engine: 13,300 pounds max towing capacity
- Max available payload: 2,260 pounds
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- Silverado 2500 WT: 3,926 pounds max payload capacity
- Silverado 2500 Custom: 4,133 pounds max payload capacity
- Silverado 2500 LT: 3,926 pounds max payload capacity
- Silverado 2500 LTZ: 4,133 pounds max payload capacity
- Silverado 2500 ZR2: 4,025 pounds max payload capacity
- Silverado 2500 High Country: 4,133 pounds max payload capacity
- Max available towing capacity: 22,070 pounds
Decide Between the Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. 2500 With CB Chevy
Ready to find your next powerful pickup truck near Paso Robles? Give the team at CB Chevy a call at (805) 457-4420 or stop by our San Luis Obispo dealership. In the meantime, check out the Silverado 1500 interior and then our new vehicle specials to save even more on your next Chevy truck, and apply for financing online!
Disclaimers (if applicable): *The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price excludes destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. Dealer sets the final price.
2024 Silverado Comparison
2024 Chevy 1500 vs. 2500 Trim Levels
The 2024 Chevy 1500 vs. 2500 battle starts with their diverse trim levels. Each truck offers a range of options, ensuring a perfect match for every need and budget.
2024 Silverado 1500
- 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 Work Truck: from $36,800 MSRP
- 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 Custom: from $43,600 MSRP
- 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT: from $48,000 MSRP
- 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 RST: from $51,400 MSRP
- 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 Custom Trail Boss: from $51,800 MSRP
- 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTZ: from $57,200 MSRP
- 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss: from $58,000 MSRP
- 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 High Country: from $62,700 MSRP
- 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 ZR2: from $69,900 MSRP
2024 Silverado 2500HD
- 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Work Truck: from $43,400 MSRP
- 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500HD LT: from $47,400 MSRP
- 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Custom: from $46,800 MSRP
- 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500HD LTZ: from $56,800 MSRP
- 2024 Chevy Silverado High Country: from $71,000 MSRP
2024 Chevy 1500 vs. 2500 Interior Dimensions
When it comes to the interior dimensions, the Chevy Silverado 1500 and 2500 offer spacious and comfortable cabins, suitable for family weekends or hauling the work crew in Paso Robles.
2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Interior Dimensions
- Cargo Volume: 71.7 cubic feet
- Front Head Room: 43.03 inches
- Front Leg Room: 44.53 inches
- Front Shoulder Room: 66.02 inches
- Front Hip Room: 61.18 inches
- Second Row Head Room: 40.12 inches
- Second Row Leg Room: 43.4 inches
- Second Row Shoulder Room: 65.16 inches
- Second Row Hip Room: 60.24 inches
2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 Crew Cab Interior Dimensions
- Cargo Volume: 69.5 cubic feet
- Front Head Room: 43.03 inches
- Front Leg Room: 44.53 inches
- Front Shoulder Room: 66.02 inches
- Front Hip Room: 61.18 inches
- Second Head Room: 40.12 inches
- Second Leg Room: 43.4 inches
- Second Shoulder Room: 65.3 inches
- Second Hip Room: 60.24 inches
Silverado 1500 vs. 2500 Towing Capabilities
The difference in Silverado 1500 vs. 2500 towing capabilities is significant. The 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 boasts a maximum towing capacity of 13,300 lbs, while the 2500 steps up the game with a staggering 18,510 pounds of towing potential. For those needing to haul heavy loads, the Silverado 2500 is the go-to choice.
2023 Silverado Comparison
Follow along as we explore the various Chevrolet Silverado trim levels, tow capacity, interior, and horsepower of the Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. Chevy Silverado 2500HD.
2023 Silverado 1500 LTD vs. 2500: Trim Level
Are you trying to decide between the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 or 2500HD? Looking at the prices of each model may help your decision. Compare the price of these two Chevrolet trucks:
2023 Silverado 1500 LTD:
- Work Truck LTD: Starting at $36,300 MSRP*
- Custom LTD: Starting at $43,600 MSRP*
- LT LTD: Starting at $48,000 MSRP*
- Custom Trail Boss LTD: Starting at $51,800 MSRP*
- RST LTD: Starting at $52,300 MSRP*
- LT Trail Boss LTD: Starting at $58,000 MSRP*
- LTZ LTD: Starting at $60,500 MSRP*
- High Country LTD: Starting at $65,600 MSRP*
- ZR2 LTD: Starting at $71,500 MSRP*
Silverado 2500HD:
- Work Truck: Starting at $43,400 MSRP*
- Custom: Starting at $46,800 MSRP*
- LT: Starting at $47,400 MSRP*
- LTZ: Starting at $56,600 MSRP*
- High Country: Starting at $71,000 MSRP*
Silverado 1500 vs. 2500 Interior Dimensions
Although it’s no surprise the two pickups have identical interior specs, the Chevy Silverado 2500HD crew cab is available with the long bed while the longest bed offered on the Chevy Silverado 1500 crew cab is the standard bed. Compare the dimensions below:
2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTD Crew Cab Standard Bed Dimensions
- Cargo Volume: 71.7 cubic feet
- Front Head Room: 43.0 inches
- Front Leg Room: 44.5 inches
- Front Shoulder Room: 66.0 inches
- Front Hip Room: 61.2 inches
- Second Head Room: 40.1 inches
- Second Leg Room: 43.4 inches
- Second Shoulder Room: 65.1 inches
- Second Hip Room: 60.2 inches
2023 Chevy Silverado 2500 Crew Cab Long Bed Dimensions
- Cargo Volume: 83.5 cubic feet
- Front Head Room: 43.0 inches
- Front Leg Room: 44.5 inches
- Front Shoulder Room: 66.0 inches
- Front Hip Room: 61.2 inches
- Second Head Room: 40.1 inches
- Second Leg Room: 43.4 inches
- Second Shoulder Room: 65.1 inches
- Second Hip Room: 60.2 inches
Get Your Next Chevy Silverado at CB Chevy Today!
If you’re still trying to decide between the Chevy Silverado 1500 and Chevy Silverado 2500HD for your Santa Maria jobs, you could always come to visit us at CB Chevy near Arroyo Grande to see these two Chevy pickups in person. Contact us or our finance department for any leasing and buying questions, and be sure to check out our online finance application for more information.
*The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price excludes destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. Click here to see all Chevrolet vehicles’ destination freight charges. Dealer sets the final price.
