Sierra 1500 vs. the Competition
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2013 GMC 2013 Ford 2013 Dodge Ram
Sierra 1500 SLE F-150 XLT SWB 1500 SLT SWB
4WD Crew Cab 4WD SuperCrew 4WD Quad Cab
Performance Specifications
Base Engine 4.8L V8 5.0L V8 3.6L V6
Horsepower @ rpm 302 @ 5,600 360 @ 5,500 305 @ 6,350
Torque (lb.-ft.) @ rpm 305 @ 4,600 380 @ 4,250 269 @ 4,800
Available engine 5.3L V8 3.5L V6 4.7L V8
Horsepower @ rpm 326 @ 5,300 365 @ 5,000 310 @ 5,650
Torque (lb.-ft.) @ rpm 348 @ 4,400 420 @ 2,500 330 @ 3,950
Available engine 6.2L OHV V8 6.2 V8 5.7L V8
Horsepower @ rpm 403 @ 5,700 411 @5,500 395 @ 5,600,
Torque (lb.-ft.) @ rpm 417 @ 4,300 434 @4,500 407 @ 3950
Std. transmission 4-speed auto. 6-speed auto. 8-speed auto.
Available. transmission 6-speed auto. — 6-speed auto.
Drivetrain Front engine/ Front engine/ Front engine/
Auto 4WD
part-time 4WD part-time 4WD
1
Suspension, f/r Ind./Non-ind. Ind./Non-ind. Ind./Non-ind.
Steering Type Power rack- Power rack- Power rack-
and-pinion and-pinion and-pinion
GVWR (Base) 3,175/7,000 3,334/7,200 3,084/6,800
Payload (Base)
1
758/1,671
703/1,550 680/1,500
Towing capacity (Base)
2
2,495/5,500 3,493/7,700 2,177/4,800
Fuel Capacity
(L/gal.)
98.4/21.6 136/30 98.4/21.6
Turning radius
(m/ft)
7.19/23.6 7.16/23.5 6.91/22.7
Ground clearance
(in./mm)
307/12.1
229/9.0 234/9.2
City/Hwy
(L/100km)
15.9/11.4 15.0/10.5 13.0/8.5
City/Hwy
(MPG)
18/25 19/27 22/33
Dimensions and Interior Volume
(mm/in.)
Base curb weight (kg/lb) 2,423/5,342 2,534/5,587 2,404/5,300
Wheelbase 3,645/143.5 3,683/145.0 3,556/140.0
Exterior length 5,847/230.1 5,888/231.8 5,817/229.0
Exterior body width 2,032/80.0 2,012/79.2 2,017/79.4
Exterior height 1,872/73.7 1,928/75.9 1,923/75.7
Exterior box length 1,760/69.3 1,676/66.0 1,712/67.4
Front tread 1,730/68.1 1,702/67.0 1,732/68.2
Rear tread 1,702/67.0 1,702/67.0 1,715/67.5
Front legroom 1,049/41.3 1,052/41.4 1,041/41.0
Rear legroom 983/38.7 1,105/43.5 1,001/39.4
Front headroom
1,046/41.2
1,041/41.0 1,041/41.0
Rear headroom
1,029/40.5
1,024/40.3 1,013/39.9
Front hiproom 1,588/62.5 1,537/60.5 1,605/63.2
Rear hiproom 1,661/65.4 1,641/64.6 1,605/63.2
Front shoulder room 1,656/65.2 1,674/65.9 1,676/66.0
Rear shoulder room 1,654/65.1 1,664/65.5 1,669/65.7
Pickup box width (min) 1,285/50.6 1,270/50.0 1,295/51.0
Pickup box width (max) 1,588/62.5 1,656/65.2 1,687/66.4
Pickup box depth 533/21.0 569/22.4 508/20.0
Vehicle Features
Telematics
OnStar
®
3
— —
Auto 4WD
S
— —
Active Fuel Management
®
5.3L — 5.7L
Stability enhancement
Stabilitrak
S S
Opt. Rear Differential
Locking
— Limited Slip
Suspension tuning choices
3
2 1
Auto dual-zone air conditioning
O
— —
Locking glove box
S
— —
Leather trim seats
O
— —
Leather wrapped steering wheel
S
O
O
Power front passenger seat
O
— —
Powertrain warranty
(mth/km)
60/
160,000
60/100,000 60/100,000
Roadside assistance
(mth/km)
60/
160,000
60/100,000 60/100,000
1. When properly equipped, includes weight of vehicle, passengers, cargo and equipment.
2. See the GMC Trailering Guide for details.
Key Messages
Comfort and Convenience
— Available leather-appointed heated front bucket seats with
10-way power, 4-way power lumbar and driver’s memory
— Standard air conditioning
— Segment-leading 170-degree rear door opening on
Extended Cab
— Low and easy-to-load cargo box
— Bluetooth phone package now standard equipment on
all models. Includes bluetooth, steering wheel controls
and leather wrapped steering wheel
— Available SiriusXM® Radio
— Available USB port for connecting/charging iPod and MP3
players
— Available Bose® speakers, DVD navigation system and
DVD rear seat entertainment system
— Available rear backup camera
(with or without navigation).
— Standard cruise control
Power and Performance
— Widest range of powertrains
— Best-in-class V8 fuel consumption ratings (XFE)
— Sierra XFE 5.3L V8 2WD Crew Cab model provides fuel con-
sumption ratings of 13.9/9.1 L/100km (21/31 mpg)
city/highway with a 3,175 kg (7000-lb) max. towing capacity
— Towing up to 4,853 (10,700-lb) on Extended Cab
2
— Active Fuel Management
®
on 5.3L engine
— Variable Valve Timing on all engines
— FlexFuel on all V8 engines
— Available Eaton automatic locking rear differential
— 6-speed automatic transmission standard on 5.3L and 6.2L V8s
Ride and Handling
— Electronic Autotrac with rotary dial controls now
available on WT and SL
— 5 Suspension packages
— Standard 17-inch and available 18-, 20-inch wheels
— Independent coil-over-shock front suspension
Quality, Reliability and Durability
— 5-year/160,000-km powertrain warranty with Roadside
Assistance and Courtesy Transportation
— Premium materials with low-gloss surfaces, superior
craftsmanship and flush fits
Safety and Security
— Standard StabiliTrak with Proactive Roll Avoidance,
Electronic Trailer sway control and Hill Start Assist.
— Standard seat-mounted side-impact air bags for driver
and front passenger outboard seating positions
4
— Standard head curtain side-impact air bags with rollover
sensor
4
— Standard OnStar with 6-month Directions & Connec-
tions Plan including Automatic Crash Response and
Turn-by-Turn Navigation
3
— Standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System
3. Go to www.onstar.ca for limitations and details.
4. Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with air bags. Children are
safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See Owner Manual for more information.
2013 Sierra 1500
Quick Facts
• Walkaround Summary
• Competitive Comparison
• Key Messages
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