Compare the2022 GMC Sierra 1500VS 2021 Nissan Titan

Both the Sierra 1500 and the Titan have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, height-adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, available four-wheel drive, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

The Sierra 1500’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Titan’s (6 vs. 5 years).

There are over 56 percent more GMC dealers than there are Nissan dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Sierra 1500’s warranty.

To reliably power the ignition and other systems and to recharge the battery, the Sierra 1500 has a standard 220-amp alternator. The Titan’s 200-amp alternator isn’t as powerful.

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the Sierra 1500 has a standard 730-amp battery (850 optional). The Titan’s 710-amp battery isn’t as powerful.

The Sierra 1500’s standard 2.7 turbo 4-cylinder produces 7 lbs.-ft. more torque (420 vs. 413) than the Titan’s 5.6 DOHC V8. The Sierra 1500’s optional 6.2 V8 produces 20 more horsepower (420 vs. 400) and 47 lbs.-ft. more torque (460 vs. 413) than the Titan’s 5.6 DOHC V8.

The Sierra 1500’s 3.0 turbo diesel produces 47 lbs.-ft. more torque (460 vs. 413) than the Titan’s 5.6 DOHC V8.

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Sierra 1500 V8’s fuel efficiency. The Titan doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

In heavy traffic or at stoplights the Sierra 1500’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver gets ready to move again. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip. The Titan doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.

The Sierra 1500 Regular Cab’s standard fuel tank has 2.3 gallons more fuel capacity than the Titan (28.3 vs. 26 gallons).

The Sierra 1500 has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The Titan doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

A ten-speed automatic is available on the GMC Sierra 1500, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only a nine-speed automatic is available for the Titan.

The Sierra 1500’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 70 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Titan S’ standard 75 series tires. The Sierra 1500’s optional tires have a lower 50 series profile than the Titan SL/Platinum’s 60 series tires.

For better load carrying, ride, handling and brake cooling the Sierra 1500 offers optional 22-inch wheels. The Titan’s largest wheels are only 20-inches.

The Sierra 1500 offers an available driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads. The Titan’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Sierra 1500’s wheelbase is longer than on the Titan:

For better maneuverability, the ’s turning circle is 48 feet tighter than the Titan’s ( feet vs. 48 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Sierra 1500 Short Box AT4X Crew Cab has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Titan PRO-4X King Cab (10.9 vs. 9.9 inches), allowing the Sierra 1500 to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The GMC Sierra 1500 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 250 to 1100 pounds less than the Nissan Titan.

The Sierra 1500 Double Cab has 2.1 inches more front headroom, 2.7 inches more front legroom, .4 inches more front hip room, 2.7 inches more front shoulder room, 1.2 inches more rear headroom, 10.4 inches more rear legroom, .8 inches more rear hip room and .3 inches more rear shoulder room than the Titan King Cab.

The Sierra 1500 Crew Cab has 2 inches more front headroom, 2.7 inches more front legroom, .4 inches more front hip room, 2.7 inches more front shoulder room, 4.9 inches more rear legroom and 1.6 inches more rear shoulder room than the Titan Crew Cab.

The GMC Sierra 1500 has a standard CornerStep, which allows for much easier access to the cargo area. A rear cargo step is only available on the Nissan Titan SV/PRO-4X/Platinum Reserve for extra cost.

To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier, especially for short adults, the Sierra 1500 offers an optional power cargo door, which opens and closes automatically by pressing a button. The Titan doesn’t offer a power cargo door.

Maximum trailer towing in the Nissan Titan is limited to 9310 pounds. The Sierra 1500 Double Cab offers up to a 13200 lbs. towing capacity.

The Sierra 1500 has a much higher standard payload capacity than the Titan:

The Sierra 1500 has a much higher maximum payload capacity than the Titan (2240 vs. 1680 lbs.).

The Sierra 1500 AT4/Denali offers an optional heads-up display that projects speed, warning and navigation instruction readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Titan doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The Sierra 1500’s power parking brake sets with one touch and releases with one touch or automatically. The Titan’s parking brake has to be released manually.

The Sierra 1500’s standard front and rear power windows all lower with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside of the car. The Titan’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open them fully.

The Sierra 1500 AT4X/Denali Ultimate has standard massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the Titan.

For greater rear passenger comfort, the Sierra 1500 has standard rear a/c vents to keep rear occupants more comfortable. The Titan S doesn’t offer rear vents.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the GMC Sierra 1500 (except Pro/SLE) offers an optional wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. The Titan doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

The GMC Sierra 1500 comes in regular cab, extended cab and crew cab bodystyles; the Nissan Titan isn’t available as a regular cab.

The GMC Sierra 1500 outsold the Nissan Titan by over nine to one during the 2021 model year.