2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. 2026 Nissan Titan Comparison from Gillman Chevrolet GMC
In the full-size truck segment, it's common to compare the 2026 Chevy Silverado vs the 2026 Nissan Titan. Both offer substantial upside and have loyal followings. However, the Chevy Silverado has several more years of history and accolades behind it. Additionally, as Gillman Chevrolet GMC discusses here, the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado is superior to the Nissan Titan on several more fronts, with the most marked differences being fuel economy, powertrains, and towing and handling.
Fuel Economy
In the category of fuel economy, the 2026 Nissan Titan delivers up to an estimated 21 mpg highway. This is an above average number, but it pales in comparison to what the 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 offers: an EPA-estimated highway fuel economy of 28 mpg, which is best-in-class. What's more, this class-leading number is the product of a class-exclusive Duramax® 3.0-liter Turbo-Diesel engine.
Towing and Hauling
Our Chevy truck is also the superior tower and hauler. Its towing capacity of 13,300lbs is more than 2,000lbs higher than the 11,050 max capacity of the Nissan Titan. In terms of payload, the difference isn't as extreme, but it's still significant: 2,290lbs for the 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 versus 1,658lbs for the Nissan Titan. And that's not all: the Chevy Silverado also offers a class-leading 89.1 cubic feet of cargo volume and lays claim to the most functional bed in its class, thanks in large part to the clever Multi-Flex Tailgate.
Powertrains
An exemplary powertrains is yet another reason to purchase the 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500. Whereas the Nissan Titan offers just one engine, four are available for the Chevy Silverado at our San Benito, TX Chevy dealership. This includes the robust TurboMax™, a turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine that supplies best-in-class standard torque of 430 lb-ft. By comparison, the standard torque offered by the Nissan Titan is 413 lb-ft. Another thing that makes the TurboMax engine special is its Active Fuel Management™ system, which makes it one of the most efficient non-diesel engines around.
Explore the 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 in San Benito, TX
Though the Nissan Titan is a capable pickup, it's far surpassed by the Chevy Silverado 1500 in the categories of fuel economy, powertrains, and towing and handling. Test drive this class-leading truck at Gillman Chevrolet GMC and find out how you can "sell my car" and put the equity towards your Chevy Silverado purchase.
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