2018 Chevrolet Silverado vs 2018 Toyota Tundra
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a full-size pickup that’s currently the best-selling vehicle in General Motors' lineup. To satisfy the demand for pickups, Chevrolet makes the Silverado available in a number of configurations, so there’s a model for just about every purpose at dealers like Etters Chevrolet. There are three cabs styles, three bed lengths, three engines and six trim levels. If you’ve been looking for a stripped-down work truck or a daily driver with luxurious appointments, the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is sure to satisfy.
The 2018 Toyota Tundra is a full-size pickup that goes head to head with the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. If you’ve been thinking of buying the Silverado or the Tundra, read our comparison and learn which one comes out the winner.
Chevrolet Silverado InventoryCost
Before we start, we should point out that the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) isn’t the price you’ll pay at a dealer like the Etters Chevrolet Dealer. We use the MSRP as a baseline to use to compare the price of the two vehicles. The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a starting MSRP of $28,300. The 2018 Toyota Tundra starts at $31,120. So, buyers who choose the Silverado will save a bit of cash.
Engine
Silverado 1500 buyers have a choice of three engines, the most powerful being a 6.2-liter V8 that generates 420 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft. of torque. The Toyota Tundra only has two engines on offer. The best the Tundra can deliver is a 5.7-liter V8 that makes 381 hp and 401 lb.-ft. of torque.
Towing
The 2018 Silverado equipped with the 6.2-liter V8 can tow up to 12,500 pounds. The 2018 Tundra has a maximum towing capacity of 10,200 pounds.
Safety
The 2018 Silverado received the highest rating of five stars overall in NHTSA crash testing. The NHTSA gave the 2018 Toyota Tundra a rating of only four stars.
Fuel Economy
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is more fuel efficient than the 2018 Toyota Tundra. The Tundra’s most fuel-efficient engine, a 4.6-liter V8 is rated at 15 mpg city/19 mpg highway with 2WD and 14 mpg city/18 mpg highway with 4WD. All three of the Silverado 1500’s engines get better numbers than this, with its highest performer, a 4.6-liter V6 checking in with 18 mpg city/24 mpg highway with 2WD and 17 mpg city/22 mpg highway with 4WD.
Teen Driver
The 2018 Silverado 1500 is equipped with Chevrolet’s Teen Driver technology. Teen Driver keeps younger drivers safe by allowing parents to set limits on the vehicle’s top speed and the audio system’s maximum volume. Teen Driver can also generate a report on a teen’s driving habits. If the vehicle’s safety systems are deployed when the teen is behind the wheel, the system will relay this information in the report. The 2018 Toyota Tundra has no comparable system.
Our Bottom Line
When you look closely at the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the 2018 Toyota Tundra, it’s clear the Silverado is the better pickup. It’s less expensive, has a more powerful engine option, has more towing power, gets better fuel economy and has superior safety scores.