2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLE vs. 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab 4WD SLE

To start off, both 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLE and 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab 4WD SLE were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab 4WD SLE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 295 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab 4WD SLE weights approximately 160 kg more than 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLE.

Because 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab 4WD SLE is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLE. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab 4WD SLE will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 454 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

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2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLE 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab 4WD SLE
Make GMC GMC
Model Sierra Sierra
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Pickup Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5358 cc 5359 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 295 HP 295 HP
Torque 454 Nm 454 Nm
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.5:1
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 6 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2263 kg 2423 kg
Vehicle Length 5850 mm 6330 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1850 mm 1880 mm
Wheelbase Size 3650 mm 4010 mm
Fuel Consumption 11.8 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 129 L