2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid 3HA vs. 2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali
To start off, both 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid 3HA and 2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid 3HA and 2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali are equipped with a 6,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali (355 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid 3HA. (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD 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 2500HD Denali.
Because 2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD 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 2500HD 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 2500HD 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 2500HD 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 Hybrid 3HA | 2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Sierra | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 327 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2528 kg | 2439 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1872 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.1 L/100km | 17.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
