Chevrolet Silverado vs Nissan Titan

The Chevrolet Silverado is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 70 mpg combined versus 18 mpg for the Nissan Titan, a 52 mpg advantage and costs about $2,300 less per year to fuel.

Across 5 measured categories, the Chevrolet Silverado leads in 5. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.

2015–2026

Chevrolet Silverado

Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD · 300 configurations

70mpg combined (best)
All Chevrolet Silverado specs

2015–2024

Nissan Titan

Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD · 28 configurations

18mpg combined (best)
All Nissan Titan specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricChevrolet SilveradoNissan Titan
Best combined MPG70 mpg18 mpg
Best city MPG78 mpg16 mpg
Best highway MPG63 mpg22 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$1,100$3,400
Lowest CO2 output383 g/mi490 g/mi
Engines offeredSIDI, w/ Sport and Off Road Mode, 3.0, SIDI; FFVSIDI, 5.6, FFV
TransmissionsAutomatic (A1), Automatic 10-spd, Automatic 8-spdAutomatic (S9), Automatic (S7), Automatic 5-spd
Drivetrains4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel DriveRear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesElectricity, Regular, DieselPremium, Regular, Gasoline or E85
EPA classStandard Pickup Trucks 4WDStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Years covered2015–20262015–2024
Configurations on record30028

Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.

Silverado vs Titan: common questions

Which is better on gas, the Chevrolet Silverado or the Nissan Titan?

The Chevrolet Silverado is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 70 mpg combined versus 18 mpg for the Nissan Titan, a 52 mpg advantage and costs about $2,300 less per year to fuel.

Which costs less to run per year?

By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Chevrolet Silverado runs about $1,100 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,400 for the Nissan Titan — a difference of roughly $2,300 per year.

What engines do the Silverado and Titan offer?

Chevrolet Silverado: SIDI, w/ Sport and Off Road Mode, 3.0, SIDI; FFV. Nissan Titan: SIDI, 5.6, FFV.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

Yes — the EPA classifies both the Chevrolet Silverado and the Nissan Titan as Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, so they compete directly.

More Silverado comparisons

Comparison id: chevrolet-silverado-vs-nissan-titan