2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. 2023 Chevy Silverado 2500: What’s the Difference?

2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500
2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

vs.

2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
$36,300 MSRP

Starting MSRP

$38,500 MSRP
310-hp (2.7L Turbo High Output)

Base Engine Horsepower

401-hp (6.6L V-8 engine)
430 hp

Base Engine Torque

464 hp
495 Ib-ft

Maximum Torque

910 Ib-ft
13,300 pounds

Max Towing Capacity

18,510 pounds
2,280 pounds

Max Payload Capacity

3,817 pounds

Are you interested in exploring the difference between the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 and 2500? Read on to learn more about the trim level prices, configurations, interior features, and more. Visit us whenever you’re in the Killeen area to compare Chevy Silverado trucks in person. Contact us to schedule a test drive at Don Ringler Chevrolet whenever you are ready.

2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. 2500: Trim Level Pricing

When comparing pickup trucks, one of the major points to consider in your decision between the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 or 2500 is the price. The Chevy Silverado 1500 comes with nine different trim levels, while the Chevy 2500 HD comes in five different trim levels. Compare Chevy trucks according to trim level pricing below:

2023 Chevy Silverado 1500:

  • Work Truck: Starting at $35,600 MSRP
  • Custom: Starting at $42,900 MSRP
  • Custom Trail Boss: Starting at $56,600 MSRP
  • LT:Starting at $47,000 MSRP
  • RST: Starting at $51,200 MSRP
  • LT Trail Boss: Starting at $56,300 MSRP
  • LTZ: Starting at $56,000 MSRP
  • ZR2: Starting at $70,100 MSRP
  • High Country: Starting at $61,100 MSRP

2023 Chevy Silverado 2500:

  • Work Truck: Starting at $43,395 MSRP
  • LT: Starting at $47,595 MSRP
  • Custom: Starting at $47,595 MSRP
  • LTZ: Starting at $57,195 MSRP
  • High Country: Starting at $71,395 MSRP

2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. 2500 Towing & Payload Capacity

Salado drivers exploring the difference between the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 and 2500 towing and payload capabilities will find great variation between each trim level; this can have a big impact on their choice of work truck:

Silverado 1500 Towing & Payload Capacity:

  • Payload Capacity: 2,398 pounds
  • Towing Capacity: 13,300 pounds

Silverado 2500 Towing & Payload Capacity:

  • Payload Capacity: 7,442 pounds
  • Towing Capacity: 18,510 pounds

2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. 2500 Engine Options

Additional information regarding the available engines and power that can be accessed with either the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 or 2500:

2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 Engines:

6.2L EcoTec3 with Active Fuel Management

  • 420 hp
  • 460 lb-ft of torque
  • Dynamic Fuel Management technology
  • Paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission

2.7L Turbo with Active Fuel Management

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

5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Dynamic Fuel Management

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

2023 Chevy Silverado 2500 Engines:

6.6L V8 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 Interior Dimensions

The 2023 Chevy Silverado 2500 offers 69.50 cubic feet of cargo room, while the Silverado 1500 offers slightly less at 62.9 cubic feet. Otherwise, the overall dimensions of both of these Chevy trucks are nearly the same. No matter which 2023 Silverado best suits your needs, both models provide ample power, comfort, and cargo space for Georgetown drivers.

Explore the Next Chevy Silverado at Don Ringler Chevrolet Today!

After exploring the difference between the 2023 Chevy Silverado 1500 and 2500, schedule a test drive with us at Don Ringler Chevrolet near Waco today. Take the time to chat with our finance department for any leasing or buying questions, and be sure to fill out our online finance application.

 

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