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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Toyota Tacoma (2021)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$3,380

Car 1

Car 2

Silverado 1500TacomaMSRP + destination$30,995$27,615MPG combined17 mpg21 mpgRear legroom43.4 in32.6 inFront legroom44.5 in42.9 inGround clearance8.2 in9.4 in
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
Silverado 1500 2WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck vs Tacoma SR I4 Access Cab RWD
MeasureSilverado 1500TacomaWinner
MSRP + destination$30,995$27,615Tacoma
Horsepower285 hpN/AN/A
Torque305 lb-ftN/AN/A
MPG combined17 mpg21 mpgTacoma
Rear legroom43.4 in32.6 inSilverado 1500
Front legroom44.5 in42.9 inSilverado 1500
Length229.5 in212.3 inNot scored
Width81.1 in74.8 inNot scored
Curb weight4,369 lbN/AN/A
Towing10,000 lbN/AN/A
Seats3N/AN/A
Ground clearance8.2 in9.4 inTacoma
0-60 mph6.8 s estimateN/AN/A
Basic warranty3 yr / 36,000 mi3 yr / 36,000 miAbout the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
TrimNearest in priceGap
Silverado 1500 2WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck
$29,300		Tacoma 4WD SR Access Cab 6' Bed I4 AT
$29,475		$175
Tacoma SR I4 Access Cab RWD
$26,400		Silverado 1500 Work Truck Regular Cab LB RWD
$29,300		$2,900

Cost to run

Tacoma costs $5,962 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
CostSilverado 1500Tacoma
MSRP + destination$30,995$27,615
Fuel or charging, 1 year$2,259$1,829
Fuel or charging, 6 years$13,553$10,971
Total, 6 years$44,548$38,586

Which is better for me?

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Equal weights: Tacoma wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceTacoma11%
MPGTacoma19%
PowerN/A
SpaceN/A
TowingN/A

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked