GMC Canyon vs GMC Sierra 1500 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$100
- Canyon: 2 more seats, 0.7 in more front legroom.
- Sierra 1500: 8.7 in more rear legroom, 1,300 lb more towing.
- Canyon wins 3 of 10 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Canyon | Sierra 1500 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $40,995 | $40,895 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 310 hp | About the same |
| Torque | 430 lb-ft | 430 lb-ft | About the same |
| MPG combined | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | About the same |
| Cargo, max | 41.9 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 34.7 in | 43.4 in | Sierra 1500 |
| Front legroom | 45.2 in | 44.5 in | Canyon |
| Length | 213.2 in | 211.0 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.4 in to 74.8 in | 81.2 in | N/A |
| Curb weight | 4,297 lb to 4,716 lb | 4,440 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 7,700 lb | 9,000 lb | Sierra 1500 |
| Seats | 5 | 3 | Canyon |
| Ground clearance | 9.6 in | 7.9 in | Canyon |
| 0-60 mph | N/A | 6.4 s estimate | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Canyon 2WD Crew Cab Elevation $38,900 | Sierra 1500 2WD Reg Cab 140" Pro $38,500 | $400 |
| Sierra 1500 Pro Regular Cab RWD $38,300 | Canyon 2WD Crew Cab Elevation $38,900 | $600 |
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Canyon | Sierra 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $40,995 | $40,895 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,920 | $1,920 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $11,520 | $11,520 |
| Total, 6 years | $52,515 | $52,415 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Sierra 1500 wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | About the same | |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | Sierra 1500 | 14% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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