Compare the2024 Toyota TundraVS 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Ergonomics

Safety

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For enhanced safety, the front and rear seat shoulder belts of the Toyota Tundra have pretensioners to tighten the seatbelts and eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision and force limiters to limit the pressure the belts will exert on the passengers. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 doesn’t offer pretensioners for its rear seat belts.

The Toyota Tundra has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The Silverado 1500 doesn’t offer knee airbags.

The Tundra has standard Active Headrests, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the Active Headrests system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The Silverado 1500 doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

The Tundra has a standard Secondary Collision Brake, which automatically applies the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Silverado 1500 doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

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

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Toyota Tundra is safer than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500:

	Tundra	Silverado 1500
OVERALL STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
	Passenger
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
HIC	225	410
Chest Compression	.5 inches	.6 inches
Neck Injury Risk	37.4%	38%

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Toyota Tundra is safer than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500:

	Tundra	Silverado 1500
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	49	74
Chest Movement	.6 inches	.7 inches
Abdominal Force	102 lbs.	109 lbs.
Hip Force	129 lbs.	189 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	39	72
Hip Force	123 lbs.	269 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Max Damage Depth	10 inches	15 inches
Spine Acceleration	33 G’s	43 G’s

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Side impacts caused 23% of all road fatalities in 2018, down from 29% in 2003, when the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety introduced its side barrier test. In order to continue improving vehicle safety, the IIHS has started using a more severe side impact test: 37 MPH (up from 31 MPH), with a 4180-pound barrier (up from 3300 pounds). The results of this newly developed test demonstrates that the Toyota Tundra Crew Cab Pickup is safer than the Silverado 1500 Crew Cab:

	Tundra	Silverado 1500
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Structure	GOOD	GOOD
	Driver Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	39	49
Neck Tension	45 lbs.	112 lbs.
Torso	GOOD	GOOD
Shoulder Deflection	.39 in	.51 in
Torso Max Deflection	.63 in	.71 in
Pelvis	GOOD	GOOD
Pelvis Force	491 lbs.	558 lbs.
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD
	Passenger Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	51	158
Neck Tension	45 lbs.	178 lbs.
Torso	GOOD	MARGINAL
Shoulder Deflection	.43 in	1.65 in
Shoulder Force	178 lbs.	446 lbs.
Torso Max Deflection	.24 in	2.13 in
Torso Deflection Rate	2 MPH	12 MPH
Pelvis	GOOD	GOOD
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD

The Toyota Tundra achieved a “Top Safety Pick” rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for the 2024 model year. This recognition was based on its impressive performance in the small overlap frontal crash test, updated side impact crash test, headlight evaluations, and pedestrian crash prevention testing. The Silverado 1500 is not a “Top Safety Pick” for 2024.

Warranty

The Tundra’s corrosion warranty is unlimited miles longer than the Silverado 1500’s (unlimited vs. 100,000 miles).

Toyota pays for scheduled maintenance on the Tundra for 2 years and 25000 miles. Toyota will pay for oil changes, tire rotations, air filter replacements, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Chevrolet only pays for the first scheduled maintenance visit on the Silverado 1500.

Reliability

For smoother operation, better efficiency and fewer moving parts, the engines in the Tundra have an overhead cam design, rather than the old pushrod design of some of the engines in the Silverado 1500.

To reliably start during all conditions and help handle large electrical loads, the Tundra has a 776-amp battery. The Silverado 1500 only offers a standard 730-amp battery.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Chevrolet vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota above average in long-term dependability. With 34 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Chevrolet is rated lower.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2024 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Chevrolet vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota second in overall reliability. Chevrolet is ranked 20th.

Engine

The Tundra has more powerful engines than the Silverado 1500:

	Horsepower	Torque
Tundra SR 3.4 turbo V6	358 HP	406 lbs.-ft.
Tundra 3.4 turbo V6	389 HP	479 lbs.-ft.
Tundra 3.4 turbo V6 hybrid	437 HP	583 lbs.-ft.
Silverado 1500 2.7 turbo 4-cylinder	310 HP	430 lbs.-ft.
Silverado 1500 5.3 V8	355 HP	383 lbs.-ft.
Silverado 1500 6.2 V8	420 HP	460 lbs.-ft.

As tested in Motor Trend the Toyota Tundra turbo V6 is faster than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 V8:

	Tundra	Silverado 1500
Zero to 60 MPH	5.9 sec	6.4 sec
Quarter Mile	14.4 sec	14.8 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	95.4 MPH	94.1 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Tundra gets better mileage than the Silverado 1500:

			MPG
Tundra
	RWD	3.4 turbo V6 Hybrid	20 city/24 hwy
		SR 3.4 turbo V6	18 city/24 hwy
		3.4 turbo V6 (389 HP)	18 city/23 hwy
	AWD	3.4 turbo V6 Hybrid	19 city/22 hwy
		SR/SR5 3.4 turbo V6	17 city/23 hwy
		Limited/Platinum/1794 3.4 turbo V6	17 city/22 hwy
		TRD Pro 3.4 turbo V6 Hybrid	18 city/20 hwy
Silverado 1500
	RWD	2.7 turbo 4-cyl.	19 city/22 hwy
		5.3 OHV V8	16 city/22 hwy
		5.3 OHV V8	16 city/21 hwy
	AWD	2.7 turbo 4-cyl.	18 city/21 hwy
		5.3 OHV V8	15 city/20 hwy
		6.2 OHV V8	15 city/20 hwy
		Trail Boss 2.7 turbo 4-cyl.	17 city/18 hwy
		Z71 5.3 OHV V8	15 city/19 hwy

Regenerative brakes improve the Tundra i-FORCE MAX’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The Silverado 1500 doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

The Tundra’s optional fuel tank has 3.9 gallons more fuel capacity than the Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Long Bed’s standard fuel tank (32.2 vs. 28.3 gallons).

The Tundra Hybrid has a standard locking fuel door with a power remote release convenient to the driver. The fuel filler door is not lockable on the Silverado 1500. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Tundra’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Silverado 1500:

	Tundra	Silverado 1500
Front Rotors	13.9 inches	13 inches

The Tundra stops much shorter than the Silverado 1500:

	Tundra	Silverado 1500
60 to 0 MPH	126 feet	139 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Tundra 5.5-foot bed TRD Pro Crew Cab Pickup’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Silverado 1500 (285/65R18 vs. 275/65R18).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Tundra has standard 18-inch wheels. Smaller 17-inch wheels are standard on the Silverado 1500.

Suspension and Handling

The front and rear suspension of the Tundra uses coil springs for better ride, handling and control than the Silverado 1500, which uses leaf springs in the rear. Coil springs compress more progressively and offer more suspension travel for a smoother ride with less bottoming out.

The Tundra Platinum/1794/Capstone has a standard automatic load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The Silverado 1500 doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Tundra 6.5-foot bed Extended Cab Pickup’s wheelbase is 19.2 inches longer than on the Silverado 1500 Standard Bed Regular Cab (145.7 inches vs. 126.5 inches). The Tundra 8.1-foot bed Extended Cab Pickup’s wheelbase is 7.6 inches longer than on the Silverado 1500 Standard Box Crew Cab Trail Boss (164.6 inches vs. 157 inches).

The Tundra 5.5-foot bed TRD Pro Crew Cab Pickup handles at .73 G’s, while the Silverado 1500 Short Box ZR2 Crew Cab pulls only .70 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Tundra 5.5-foot bed Limited Crew Cab Pickup 4x4 executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the Silverado 1500 Short Box ZR2 Crew Cab (28.5 seconds @ .59 average G’s vs. 29.3 seconds @ .57 average G’s).

Chassis

The front grille of the Tundra SR5/Limited/Platinum/1794/TRD Pro/Capstone uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Silverado 1500 doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

Passenger Space

The Tundra Extended Cab Pickup has 1.4 inches more front hip room and .3 inches more rear hip room than the Silverado 1500 Double Cab.

The Tundra Crew Cab Pickup has 1.4 inches more front hip room and .3 inches more rear hip room than the Silverado 1500 Crew Cab.

Cargo Capacity

The Toyota Tundra has a standard Easy lower and lift tailgate, which prevents the heavy tailgate from falling with a crash and causing injury. It allows adults and children to easily open and close the tailgate with one hand to better facilitate loading and unloading. Tailgate assist costs extra on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

Ergonomics

The Tundra’s front and rear power windows all open or close 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 Silverado 1500’s standard power windows’ passenger windows don’t close automatically. The Silverado 1500 ZR2/LTZ/High Country’s rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to close them fully.

If the windows are left open on the Tundra the driver can close them all at the outside door handle. On a hot day the driver can lower the windows at the outside door handle or from a distance using the keyless remote. (This window function must be activated by your Toyota service department.) The driver of the Silverado 1500 can only close the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The Tundra’s standard Smart Key System allows you to unlock the doors from either front door handle, unlock the tailgate, and start the engine, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Push Button Start standard on the Silverado 1500 only offers hands-free access for the ignition, none to unlock the truck. Push Button Start is not available on the Silverado 1500 LT/RST/ZR2/LTZ/High Country.

The Tundra’s LED headlights produce a whiter, brighter light (up to 3x) using five times less power than the Silverado 1500 Work Truck/Custom’s standard halogen headlights. LED lights also light instantly and last over twenty times longer than halogen.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts detailed tests on headlights for their range both straight ahead and in curves and to be certain they don’t exceed acceptable amounts of glare to oncoming drivers. The Tundra’s headlights were rated “Good” to “Acceptable” by the IIHS, while the Silverado 1500’s headlights are rated “Poor.”

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the Tundra to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The Silverado 1500 doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

The Tundra has standard power remote mirrors. The Silverado 1500 only comes with remote mirrors at extra cost. Without them the driver will have to roll down the windows and reach across the car to adjust the mirrors.

The Tundra’s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. Chevrolet charges extra for heated mirrors on the Silverado 1500.

The Tundra Limited/Platinum/1794/TRD Pro/Capstone has standard front air conditioned seats and the Tundra Platinum/1794/Capstone also has them in the rear. This keeps the passengers comfortable and takes the sting out of hot seats in summer. The Silverado 1500 doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats in the rear.