Introduction
Full-size pickup trucks are known for their rugged capabilities and towing and hauling power, enhancing their work-ready performance. These trucks are top choices for anyone who works hard throughout the week and spends the weekend tackling other jobs and relaxing. Whether you’re hauling heavy loads at home, towing on the job site, or enjoying a comfortable cruise while out and about, the right pickup truck can make all the difference.
Choosing between the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 and the 2025 Ram 1500 can be challenging, as both have strong reputations and are built for performance. In this head-to-head comparison, we break down the key differences in performance, towing capacity, interior features, fuel efficiency, and more to help you decide which full-size truck emerges victorious in the battle of the best full-size pickup trucks.
Key Takeaways
- The GMC Sierra 1500 is a dream to drive with the power to pull up to 13,300 pounds.
- Power, functionality and fuel efficiency are three reasons to buy the new 2025 GMC Sierra 1500, available in eight trims, including the Denali.
- J.D. Power rates the GMC Sierra 1500 as the Best Large Light Duty Pickup of 2025.
2025 GMC Sierra 1500 vs 2025 Ram 1500: What’s different?
One of the key differences between the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 and the 2025 Ram 1500 is power and payload capacity, because the Sierra takes the win in this category as the bigger truck that can tow up to 13,300 pounds.
Depending on the trim, you get either the 12-inch or the 13.4-inch touchscreen infotainment display inside the GMC Sierra 1500. With the Ram 1500, the infotainment display is 12 inches or 14.4 inches.
The GMC Sierra 1500 and the Ram 1500 both have premium sound system options. The Sierra features the Bose system, and the Ram 1500 either has the Harman Kardon or the Klipsch Reference sound system. Either way, depending on trim and model availability, there are more upscale options with the Ram 1500 models.
Although the Ram 1500 has not yet been rated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), it holds ratings in at least two categories, including a 5-Star Safety Rating in the Side Crash tests. The 2025 GMC Sierra has a 5-Star Safety Rating overall from the NHTSA.
Which full-size pickup truck has better fuel economy? The 2025 GMCSierra 1500!
The fuel efficiency of full-size pickup trucks varies based on the model, engine, and drivetrain configuration. In a side-by-side comparison, the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 2WD with the 3.0L Duramax turbo diesel engine has an EPA estimated total driving range of 624 miles on a full gas tank. This GMC Sierra 1500 setup is estimated to achieve 29 MPG on the highway and 23 MPG while driving around the city.
Which full-size pickup truck is for me? The 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 makes sense.
The full-size pickup truck market is packed with tough competition, including the 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 and the 2025 Ram 1500. If you want power, performance, and the practical design you have been looking for in a bold design with a spacious interior, check out the J.D. Power number one pick for Best Large Light Duty Pickup of 2025, the GMC Sierra 1500.
The GMC Sierra 1500 PRO, SEL, Elevation, SLT AT4, AT4X, Denali, and Denali Ultimate are reliable, quality full-size pickup trucks with best-in-class standard torque, signature front and rear electronic locking differentials, alloy wheels, plus the available chrome wheel-to-wheel assist steps and spray-on bedliner.
The 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 engine options vary from trim to trim, including the TurboMax, 5.3L V8, 6.2L V8, and Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel. Other features include chrome, leather, and real wood accents, power adjustable heated leather seats, heated steering wheel, large displays, safety technology including Super Cruise Hands-Free driving assistance, Automatic Emergency Braking, Auxiliary Trailer Camera, Bed View Camera, Forward Collision Alert, Front and Rear Park Assist, Hitch View and Guidance, Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert and more.
Your new GMC Sierra 1500 also includes USB ports, wireless charging, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Sirius XM, built-in Google, Bluetooth connectivity, OnStar Basics, Rear Camera View, Remote Start, and more.
Reliable, Powerful, and Cutting Edge
The new 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 is reliable, powerful, and equipped with cutting-edge technology both inside and out, including the world’s first six-function Multi-Pro tailgate. Choose from eight trims, including the Denali and the Denali Ultimate, which features massage seats.
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