2024 Chevrolet Silverado vs 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning
The Ford F-150 Lightning wins clearly, 79.2 to 51.6, on safety. The Chevrolet Silverado is ahead on fuel & range.
2024 Chevrolet Silverado
The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado is sold in the U.S. as an electric, gas and diesel large pickup truck with 31 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, …
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning
The 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning is sold in the U.S. as an electric large pickup truck with 4 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the F-150 Lightn…
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning
Clear winThe Ford F-150 Lightning wins clearly, 79.2 to 51.6, on safety. The Chevrolet Silverado is ahead on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2024 Ford F-150 Lightningoverall 79.2 | 2024 Chevrolet Silveradooverall 51.6 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 95.4 | 96.8 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 67 | 17.7 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargonot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Performancenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 79.2 | 51.6 | ||||||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 2 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Ford F-150 Lightning
Chevrolet Silverado: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Ford F-150 Lightning: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · Chevrolet Silverado: base trim Regular Cab 2WD 2.7L Turbo 2WD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (31 against 349 filed with NHTSA).
- It costs $50 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,100 against $1,150).
- It is rated 70 combined against 67 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
Where the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado answers
- It goes 73 miles further on a charge (393 against 320 miles of EPA range).
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
37 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Ford F-150 Lightning | Chevrolet SilveradoRegular Cab 2WD 2.7L Turbo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 2,700 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | — | 2.7L Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | Dual-overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | — | 310 hp |
| Torque | — | 430 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 19 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 22 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.42 |
| Transmission speeds | — | 8 |
| Transmission type | — | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 7.8 in |
| Overall height | — | 75.7 in |
| Overall length | — | 211 in |
| Overall width | — | 81.1 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 127 in |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 43.1 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 44.5 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 4,500 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 4,410 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 6,700 lbs |
| Payload capacity | — | 2,260 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | Independent coil-over-shock with twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension type | — | Solid axle with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multileaf springs, splayed twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 330 mm |
| Front brake type | — | vented disc |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 345 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | — | 17 in |
| Wheel material | — | steel |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | P255/70R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 28.3 gal |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 66 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
17 features · differences first, then sharedSafety3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150 Lightning | Chevrolet SilveradoRegular Cab 2WD 2.7L Turbo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | — | std |
| Four-wheel disc brakes with DuralifeTM rotors, vented front and rear | — | std |
| Four-wheel disc with electro-hydraulic power assist and ABS | — | std |
Exterior5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150 Lightning | Chevrolet SilveradoRegular Cab 2WD 2.7L Turbo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 17-in. x 8-in. aluminum wheels (available) | — | opt |
| 17-in. x 8-in. steel wheels (standard) | — | std |
| 18-in. x 8.5-in. aluminum wheels (available) | — | opt |
| 20-in. x 9-in. aluminum wheels (available) | — | opt |
| 22-in. x 9-in. aluminum wheels (available) | — | opt |
Powertrain5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150 Lightning | Chevrolet SilveradoRegular Cab 2WD 2.7L Turbo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 10-speed automatic transmission (10L80) – 3.0L, 5.3L and 6.2L | — | std |
| 2.7L Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management – 310 hp / 431 lb.-ft. torque | — | std |
| 5.3L V-8 VVT DI with Dynamic Fuel Management – 355 hp / 383 lb.-ft. torque | — | std |
| 8-speed automatic transmission (8L90) – 2.7L | — | std |
| Fuel tank capacity: Regular Cab 28.3 gal. / 107 liters | — | std |
Chassis4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150 Lightning | Chevrolet SilveradoRegular Cab 2WD 2.7L Turbo 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering | — | std |
| Independent coil-over-shock front suspension with twin-tube shock absorbers | — | std |
| Rancho shocks (with Z71 package) | — | std |
| Solid axle rear suspension with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multileaf springs, splayed twin-tube shock absorbers | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPFord F-150 Lightning
Top recalls
- critical Suspension 25V341000 · 29,501 vehicles
- critical Electrical System 25V131000 · 950 vehicles
- critical Suspension 24V949000 · 11,922 vehicles
- high Power Train 25V863000 · 272,645 vehicles
Chevrolet Silverado
Top recalls
- critical Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25V390000 · 62,468 vehicles
- high Engine And Engine Cooling 25V274000 · 597,571 vehicles
- high Seats 25V015000 · 5 vehicles
- high Air Bags 24V738000 · 25 vehicles
- high Trailer Hitches 24V626000 · 38 vehicles
- high Electrical System 24V320000 · 10 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Ford F-150 Lightning | Chevrolet SilveradoRegular Cab 2WD 2.7L Turbo 2WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — | — 31 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | BEV, GAS, Diesel |
| EPA configuration compared | F-150 Lightning 4WD Extended Range | Silverado EV |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 70 | 67 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,100 | $1,150 |
| EV range | 320 mi | 393 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning or the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado?
The Ford F-150 Lightning wins clearly, 79.2 to 51.6, on safety. The Chevrolet Silverado is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning scores 79.2 and the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 51.6. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning or the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado?
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning: no NHTSA rating yet, grade F, 4 recalls. 2024 Chevrolet Silverado: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 8 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning and the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado?
Where the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (31 against 349 filed with NHTSA), costs $50 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,100 against $1,150), and is rated 70 combined against 67 (EPA mpg or MPGe). Where the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado answers: it goes 73 miles further on a charge (393 against 320 miles of EPA range).