2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali vs. 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid 3HA
To start off, both 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali and 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid 3HA were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid 3HA. (327 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid 3HA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid 3HA weights approximately 89 kg more than 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali.
Because 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid 3HA. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali 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, 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid 3HA. (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid 3HA.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali | 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid 3HA | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Sierra | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 397 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2439 kg | 2528 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1872 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.4 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
