2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD vs 2WD: is 4WD worth it?
4WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck vs 2WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck
4WD adds $4,600. Same fuel cost.
$4,600more over 6 years
- 17 vs 17 mpg.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every 4WD and 2WD pair
| Pair | MSRP | Price step | Rating | Energy a year | Extra over 6 years | Weight gain | Max towing | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck 4WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck | $29,300 $33,900 | $4,600 | 17 mpg 17 mpg | $2,259 $2,259 | $4,600 | +213 lb | 10,000 lb 9,700 lb | Same |
| Work Truck Regular Cab LB RWD Work Truck Regular Cab LB 4WD | $29,300 $33,900 | $4,600 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | Same |
| Work Truck Double Cab RWD Work Truck Double Cab 4WD | $33,200 $36,500 | $3,300 | 17 mpg 17 mpg | $2,259 $2,259 | $3,300 | +269 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Work Truck Crew Cab RWD Work Truck Crew Cab 4WD | $35,600 $38,900 | $3,300 | 17 mpg 17 mpg | $2,259 $2,259 | $3,300 | +141 lb | N/A | 7.9 in 8.1 in |
| Work Truck Crew Cab LB RWD Work Truck Crew Cab LB 4WD | $35,900 $39,200 | $3,300 | 17 mpg 17 mpg | $2,259 $2,259 | $3,300 | +193 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Custom Double Cab RWD Custom Double Cab 4WD | $36,500 $39,800 | $3,300 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $3,849 | +269 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Custom Crew Cab RWD Custom Crew Cab 4WD | $38,900 $42,200 | $3,300 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $3,849 | +266 lb | N/A | N/A |
| LT Crew Cab LB RWD LT Crew Cab LB 4WD | $43,000 $46,300 | $3,300 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $3,849 | +97 lb | N/A | N/A |
| RST Crew Cab RWD RST Crew Cab 4WD | $43,900 $47,200 | $3,300 | 21 mpg 20 mpg | $1,829 $1,920 | $3,849 | +115 lb | N/A | 7.9 in 8.1 in |
| LTZ Crew Cab RWD LTZ Crew Cab 4WD | $49,400 $52,700 | $3,300 | 19 mpg 18 mpg | $2,021 $2,133 | $3,974 | +213 lb | N/A | N/A |
| MD 2WD Reg Cab Work Truck MD 4WD Reg Cab Work Truck | $49,700 $52,500 | $2,800 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 10,000 lb 9,700 lb | Same |
| MD 2WD Crew Cab Work Truck MD 4WD Crew Cab Work Truck | $53,300 $56,800 | $3,500 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | 8.2 in 8.1 in |
| High Country Crew Cab RWD High Country Crew Cab 4WD | $53,900 $57,400 | $3,500 | 19 mpg 18 mpg | $2,021 $2,133 | $4,174 | +213 lb | N/A | N/A |
| MD 2WD Reg Cab LT MD 4WD Reg Cab LT | $54,000 $57,000 | $3,000 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | 10,000 lb 9,700 lb | Same |
| MD 2WD Crew Cab LT MD 4WD Crew Cab LT | $58,800 $62,500 | $3,700 | Not established Not established | Not established Not established | Not established | N/A | N/A | 8.2 in 8.1 in |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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