Head-to-head
2025 Chevrolet Silverado vs 2025 Toyota Tundra
The Chevrolet Silverado wins clearly, 94.3 to 78.8, on fuel & range. The Toyota Tundra is ahead on safety and performance.
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2025 Chevrolet Silverado
The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado is sold in the U.S. as an electric, gas and diesel large pickup truck with 33 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, …
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The 2025 Toyota Tundra is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large pickup truck with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tundra 2WD, i…
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Verdict · default weights
2025 Chevrolet Silverado
Clear winThe Chevrolet Silverado wins clearly, 94.3 to 78.8, on fuel & range. The Toyota Tundra is ahead on safety and performance.
Fuel & range 2025 Chevrolet Silverado leads by 65.5
Safety 2025 Toyota Tundra leads by 4.8
Performance 2025 Toyota Tundra leads by 3.3
| Category · weight | 2025 Toyota Tundraoverall 78.8 | 2025 Chevrolet Silveradooverall 94.3 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 34.5 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 91.9 | 87.1 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 97.9 | 94.6 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Warrantyw 2 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Basic and powertrain coverage in years and miles. | |||||||||||||||||
| Overall | 78.8 | 94.3 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 4 of 7 categories compared
Toyota Tundra: base trim SR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 · Chevrolet Silverado: base trim Work Truck 2WD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado wins
- It is rated 70 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,950 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,100 against $3,050).
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (122 against 142 filed with NHTSA).
Where the 2025 Toyota Tundra answers
- It lists 14 standard driver-assist features against 5.
- It makes 348 hp against 310.
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
- A 3-year basic warranty.
- 36,000-mile basic coverage.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
48 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $40,090 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 3,445 cc | 2,700 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.4-liter aluminum block V6 twin-turbo DOHC 24-valve Dual VVT-i | 2.7L Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve | Dual-overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 348 hp | 310 hp |
| Torque | 405 lb-ft | 430 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 18 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 20 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 24 mpg | 22 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.31 | 3.42 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 9.3 in | 7.8 in |
| Overall height | 78 in | 75.7 in |
| Overall length | 234 in | 211 in |
| Overall width | 80.2 in | 81.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 146 in | 127 in |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 41 in | 43.1 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.5 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 41.2 in | 44.5 in |
| Third-row legroom | 33.3 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5,215 lbs | 4,500 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5,095 lbs | 4,410 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 7,375 lbs | 6,800 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1,940 lbs | 2,260 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar and twin-tube shock absorbers | Independent coil-over-shock with twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link with coil springs and outboard-mounted twin-tube shock absorbers | Solid axle with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multileaf springs, splayed twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electronic Power Steering (EPS) rack-and-pinion | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 48.6 ft | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 353 mm | 330 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | vented disc |
| Parking brake type | epb | — |
| Rear brake diameter | 345 mm | 345 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc | vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | steel | steel |
| Wheel width | 8 in | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P245/75R18 | P255/70R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 22.5 gal | 28.3 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Safety Connect | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 120 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 65 in | 66 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 63.4 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
52 features · differences first, then sharedSafety15 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Downhill Brake Control | — | std |
| Trailer Sway Control (TSC) | std | — |
| Backup camera with projected path | std | — |
| Child-protector rear door locks (and power window lockout control) | std | — |
| Cruise Control standard on Work Truck trim | — | std |
| Drive-Start Control (DSC) | std | — |
| Driver and front (active) passenger headrests | std | — |
| Eight total airbags, including driver and passenger side, knee and curtain airbags | std | — |
| Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) | std | — |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) includes lower anchors on all outboard second-row rear seats | std | — |
| Parking Support Brake (PKSB) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) | std | — |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Traction Control [(TRAC)] | std | — |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5 (TSS 2.5): Pre-Collision System w/Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert w/Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Road Sign Assist (RSA) | std | — |
| Vented front and rear DuralifeTM brake rotors | — | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) | std | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | std | std |
| Four-wheel disc with electro-hydraulic power assist and ABS | std | std |
Infotainment4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Connect | std | — |
| # of USB Ports (Front + Rear) | std | — |
| 8-in. Touchscreen Audio Multimedia with 6/9* Speaker Audio System | std | — |
| Safety Connect — includes Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator, Roadside Assistance and Automatic Collision Notification | std | — |
Convenience4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Key System with Push Button Start; remote keyless entry with lock, unlock, panic and tailgate release functions, and remote illuminated entry | std | — |
| Front 12V auxiliary power outlet | std | — |
| Front door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature | std | — |
| Power windows with one-touch auto up/down and jam protection | std | — |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Rear seat center-console air vents (CrewMax models only) | std | — |
| Single zone automatic climate control with air filtration | std | — |
Seating2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 split, folding rear seat | std | — |
| Fabric-trimmed 4-way adjustable driver and front passenger seats | std | — |
Interior7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | std | — |
| Combination meter with analog gauges and 4.2-in. color TFT Multi-Information Display (MID) with fuel economy, driver assist, vehicle/trip information, and warning messages | std | — |
| Fixed center console with gated shift lever, driving controls, center storage bin, and illuminated front tray | std | — |
| Overhead console with rear window control, sunglasses storage and Safety Connect® | std | — |
| Polyurethane steering wheel with phone, audio, display/infotainment, and driving assist controls | std | — |
| Manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel | std | — |
| Cab-mounted LED Cargo Light | std | — |
Exterior8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Acoustic laminated windshield | std | — |
| Easy lower and lift tailgate | std | — |
| Engine and body undercovers | std | — |
| High-strength steel cab with aluminum hood and front door panels | std | — |
| LED Headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and manual leveling adjustment | std | — |
| LED Taillights | std | — |
| Power heated sideview mirrors | std | — |
| Power horizontal rear window with defogger and privacy glass (Double cab models only) | std | — |
Chassis2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering | — | std |
| High-strength boxed-steel frame with hydraulic cab mounts | std | — |
Cargo6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Towing hitch receiver | opt | — |
| 7-/4-pin trailer connector | opt | — |
| Aluminum-reinforced composite bed | std | — |
| Back panel rear seat storage compartments | std | — |
| Deck rail header | std | — |
| Rear under-seat storage box with removable and adjustable partitions | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota Tundra
Safety Signal 83 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 5
Owner complaints 142 · 5 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Engine (48), Power Train (37), Fuel/Propulsion System (26)
Top recalls
- moderate Back Over Prevention 26V038000 · 161,268 vehicles
- moderate Exterior Lighting 25V322000 · 443,444 vehicles
- minor Equipment 26V571000 · 135 vehicles
- minor Equipment 26V179000 · 8,230 vehicles
- minor Back Over Prevention 25V657000 · 393,838 vehicles
Chevrolet Silverado
Safety Signal 87 B
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls 2
Owner complaints 122 · 4 crashes · 4 fires
Most complained about Engine (58), Electrical System (32), Power Train (21)
Top recalls
- high Air Bags 24V738000 · 25 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 24V937000 · 46 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $40,090 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $40,090 – $80,725 33 trims | — 15 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | BEV, GAS, Diesel |
| EPA configuration compared | Tundra 2WD | Silverado EV 5WT (11 kW Charger) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 22 | 70 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,050 | $1,100 |
| EV range | — | 422 mi |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) |
| Roadside assistance | 2 yr | 5 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Toyota Tundra or the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado?
The Chevrolet Silverado wins clearly, 94.3 to 78.8, on fuel & range. The Toyota Tundra is ahead on safety and performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado scores 94.3 and the 2025 Toyota Tundra 78.8. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Toyota Tundra or the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado?
2025 Toyota Tundra: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 5 recalls. 2025 Chevrolet Silverado: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Toyota Tundra and the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado?
Where the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado wins: it is rated 70 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe), costs $1,950 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,100 against $3,050), and has drawn fewer owner complaints (122 against 142 filed with NHTSA). Where the 2025 Toyota Tundra answers: it lists 14 standard driver-assist features against 5 and makes 348 hp against 310. What they share: 5 NHTSA stars, a 3-year basic warranty, and 36,000-mile basic coverage.