Getting as much value for their money as possible is what a majority of consumers are looking for when it comes to choosing a new vehicle. There is nothing more true for full-size truck buyers, who use them for all kinds of uses: work, leisure, family life, etc.
As you know, three of the top four sellers have been completely redesigned for 2019. A year later, their manufacturers are back on track by adding multi-purpose diesel engines.
Today, the Car Guide offers you a small technical comparison that presents the options available on the market in order to see more clearly and facilitate your purchase decision.
1-Ford F-150 Power Stroke:
3.0-liter V6 with 10-speed automatic transmission
Power: 250 horsepower
Pair: 440 lb-ft
Towing capacity: 11,400 pounds (5,170 kilograms)
Payload capacity: 1,940 pounds (880 kilograms)
Fuel Economy, City/Highway/MOY (4x2): 11.1 – 8.3 – 9.8 L/100 km
Fuel Economy, City/Highway/MOY (4x4): 11.9 – 9.4 – 10.8L/100 km
Base Price: $36,299
2-Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Duramax:
3.0-liter L6 with 10-speed automatic transmission
Power: 277 horsepower
Torque: 460 lb-ft
Towing capacity: 9,300 pounds (4,218 kilograms)
Payload capacity: 1,870 pounds (848 kilograms)
Fuel Economy, City/Highway/MOY (4x2): 10.2 – 7.2 – 8.9L/100 km
Fuel Economy, City/Highway/MOY (4x4): 10.4 – 8.0 – 9.4L/100 km
Base Price: $47,830
3-GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax:
3.0-liter L6 with 10-speed automatic transmission
Power: 277 horsepower
Torque: 460 lb-ft
Towing capacity: 9,300 pounds (4,218 kilograms)
Payload capacity: 1,870 pounds (848 kilograms)
Fuel Economy, City/Highway/MOY (4x2): 10.2 – 7.8 – 9.1 L/100 km
Fuel Economy, City/Highway/MOY (4x4): 10.5 – 9.1 – 9.9L/100 km
4-Ram 1500 EcoDiesel:
3.0-liter V6 with eight-speed automatic transmission
Power: 260 horsepower
Torque: 480 lb-ft
Towing capacity: 12,560 pounds (5,697 kilograms)
Payload capacity: n.d.
Fuel Economy, City/Highway/MOY (4x2): 10.5 – 7.3 – 9.0 L/100 km
Fuel Economy, City/Highway/MOY (4x4): 11.1 – 8.0 – 9.7 L/100 km
Base Price: $49,395
By the way, the 2019 and 2020 Ram 1500 trucks are the only ones to receive a Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the US, at least those manufactured after May of this year.
