GMC Sierra vs Roush Performance F150

The GMC Sierra is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 68 mpg combined versus 13 mpg for the Roush Performance F150, a 55 mpg advantage and costs about $4,750 less per year to fuel.

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

2015–2026

GMC Sierra

Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD · 274 configurations

68mpg combined (best)
All GMC Sierra specs

2016–2020

Roush Performance F150

Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD · 10 configurations

13mpg combined (best)
All Roush Performance F150 specs

Head-to-head specifications

MetricGMC SierraRoush Performance F150
Best combined MPG68 mpg13 mpg
Best city MPG75 mpg12 mpg
Best highway MPG61 mpg16 mpg
Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year$1,100$5,850
Lowest CO2 output392 g/mi641 g/mi
Engines offeredSIDI, 3.0, SIDI; FFV, SIDI; with Sport Mode5.0
TransmissionsAutomatic (A1), Automatic 10-spd, Automatic 8-spdAutomatic (S10), Automatic (S6)
Drivetrains4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel typesElectricity, Regular, DieselPremium
EPA classStandard Pickup Trucks 4WDStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Years covered2015–20262016–2020
Configurations on record27410

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

Sierra vs F150: common questions

Which is better on gas, the GMC Sierra or the Roush Performance F150?

The GMC Sierra is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 68 mpg combined versus 13 mpg for the Roush Performance F150, a 55 mpg advantage and costs about $4,750 less per year to fuel.

Which costs less to run per year?

By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the GMC Sierra runs about $1,100 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $5,850 for the Roush Performance F150 — a difference of roughly $4,750 per year.

What engines do the Sierra and F150 offer?

GMC Sierra: SIDI, 3.0, SIDI; FFV, SIDI; with Sport Mode. Roush Performance F150: 5.0.

Are they in the same vehicle class?

Yes — the EPA classifies both the GMC Sierra and the Roush Performance F150 as Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, so they compete directly.

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