Head-to-head
2025 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning
The Ford F-150 Lightning wins clearly, 95.2 to 47.3, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, performance.
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2025 Chevrolet Colorado
The 2025 Chevrolet Colorado is sold in the U.S. as a gas large pickup truck with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Colorado 2WD, is EP…
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The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning is sold in the U.S. as an electric large pickup truck with 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the F-150 Lightn…
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Verdict · default weights
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning
Clear winThe Ford F-150 Lightning wins clearly, 95.2 to 47.3, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, performance.
Tech & comfort 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning leads by 94.7
Fuel & range 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning leads by 71.5
Performance 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning leads by 53.9
| Category · weight | 2025 Ford F-150 Lightningoverall 95.2 | 2025 Chevrolet Coloradooverall 47.3 | ||||||||||||
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| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 28.5 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 83.2 | 67.2 | ||||||||||||
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 | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 46.1 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 5.3 | ||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | ||||||||||||||
| Warrantyw 2 | 100 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Basic and powertrain coverage in years and miles. | ||||||||||||||
| Overall | 95.2 | 47.3 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Ford F-150 Lightning: base trim Pro 4WD · Chevrolet Colorado: base trim WT 4WD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning wins
- It lists 23 standard driver-assist features against 3.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (19 points against 1 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (9 against 28 filed with NHTSA).
Where the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado answers
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 97 against 72).
What they share
- A 3-year basic warranty.
- 36,000-mile basic coverage.
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
45 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Ford F-150 LightningPro 4WD | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $31,900 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine type (full description) | Dual eMotor, two inboard three-phase fixed magnet AC motors, 98 kWh Standard-Range Battery | 2.7L I-4 Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management and Stop/Start |
| Fuel injection system | — | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | — | Dual-overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 452 hp | 237 hp |
| Torque | 775 lb-ft | 259 lb-ft |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.42 |
| Transmission speeds | 1 | 8 |
| Transmission type | Single-Speed | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in | 7.9 in |
| Overall height | 78.5 in | 78.8 in |
| Overall length | 233 in | 213 in |
| Overall width | 80 in | 84.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 146 in | 131 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 52.8 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.8 in | 40.3 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.4 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | — | 38.3 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 43.9 in | 45.2 in |
| Second-row legroom | 43.6 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | — | 34.7 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 4,716 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 4,716 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 6,250 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 2,329 lbs | 1,684 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent double-wishbone with coil-over shocks, stabilizer bar with heavy-duty gas pressurized monotube shocks | Independent coil-over-shock; twin-tube shocks |
| Rear suspension type | Independent semi trailing arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar with heavy-duty gas pressurized twin tube shocks | Solid axle with semi-elliptic two-stage multi-leaf springs; twin-tube shocks |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 340 mm |
| Front brake type | — | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electric | — |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 337 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | steel |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 275/65R18 | P255/65R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 21.3 gal |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | FordPass Connect | — |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 3 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 66.7 in | 57.4 in |
| Second-row 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
89 features · differences first, then sharedSafety24 differ · 26 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150 LightningPro 4WD | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (includes Pedestrian Detection) | std | — |
| 360-degree camera | opt | — |
| Pre-Collision Assist® with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) – Forward Collision Warning | std | — |
| Airbags – Driver and front-passenger front airbags | std | — |
| Driver and Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags | std | — |
| Evasive Steering Assist | std | — |
| Lane-Keeping System (includes Lane-Keeping Alert, Lane-Keeping Aid and Driver Alert, Road Edge Detection) | std | — |
| Safety Canopy® side-curtain airbags | std | — |
| Driver Alert (included in Lane-Keeping System) | std | — |
| Hill descent control | opt | — |
| Reverse Sensing System | std | — |
| AdvanceTrac® with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™) | std | — |
| AEB Oncoming | std | — |
| Auto High Beam headlamps | std | — |
| Curve Control | std | — |
| Ford Co-Pilot360® 2.0 – BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert, with Trailer Coverage | std | — |
| Intersection Assist | std | — |
| New Blind Zone Steering Assist with Extended Trailer View | — | std |
| Perimeter anti-theft alarm | std | — |
| Post-Collision Braking | std | — |
| Rear Parking Sensors | std | — |
| Reverse Brake Assist | std | — |
| SOS Post-Crash Alert System | std | — |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | std | — |
| Max Trailering | std | std |
| Power-assisted four-wheel discs with Duralife™ long-life brake rotors; standard ABS | std | std |
Infotainment12 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150 LightningPro 4WD | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| FordPass® App – Remotely start, lock and unlock vehicle | std | — |
| Connected Built-In Navigation (3-year trial) | std | — |
| FordPass® App – Remotely lock and unlock vehicle | std | — |
| FordPass® Connect with 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot capability for up to 10 devices | std | — |
| FordPass® App – Locate parked vehicle | std | — |
| 12-inch Digital Instrument Cluster | std | — |
| BlueOval Charge Network – Lifetime access | std | — |
| Improved Wireless Charging Pad | — | std |
| Over-The-Air Software Updates | std | — |
| SiriusXM w/ 360L (3-month trial) | std | — |
| SYNC® 4 with Enhanced Voice Recognition, 12-inch landscape LCD capacitive touch screen | std | — |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility | std | — |
Convenience3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150 LightningPro 4WD | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4kW Pro Power Onboard – 120V outlets: Two in the cab, two in the bed and four in the front trunk | std | — |
| 9.6kW Pro Power Onboard – 120V outlets: Two in the cab, four in the bed and four in the front trunk, plus a 240V outlet in the bed | opt | — |
| SecuriCode® keyless entry keypad | opt | — |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150 LightningPro 4WD | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control | std | — |
| Vapor Injection Heat Pump | std | — |
Seating2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150 LightningPro 4WD | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated front seats | std | — |
| Vinyl heated front bucket seats, 4-way manual driver/passenger | std | — |
Interior2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150 LightningPro 4WD | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Rearview Mirror, Auto-Dimming | std | — |
| Flow-through console with stowable floor shifter | std | — |
Exterior17 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150 LightningPro 4WD | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| LED projector headlamps with dynamic bending and LED signature lighting | std | — |
| 17 x 8-in. steel wheels | — | std |
| 18-inch high gloss black painted alloy wheels | std | — |
| 18" Spare Wheel and Tire | opt | — |
| Carbon Black fixed extended running boards | opt | — |
| Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (On/Off Cluster Controllable) | std | — |
| LED taillamps | std | — |
| Mirrors, Sideview – Power Glass with Heat | std | — |
| Mirrors, Sideview – Turn Signal | std | — |
| P255/65R17 all-season tires | — | std |
| Power up/down hood | std | — |
| Tailgate step (includes Tailgate Work Surface) | opt | — |
| Tailgate with lift assist | std | — |
| Tire Inflator and Sealant Kit | std | — |
| Work Truck Custom Package (available on WT): All-season Blackwall Tires, Black Badging, 18-inch Dark Finish Aluminum Wheels | — | opt |
| Zone Lighting | std | — |
| Front & Rear Molded Splash Guards w/out wheellip molding | opt | — |
Powertrain14 differ · 14 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150 LightningPro 4WD | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Pedal Drive | std | — |
| 123 kWh Extended Range Battery | opt | — |
| 131 kWh Extended Range Battery | opt | — |
| 2.7L I-4 Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management and Stop/Start (Base: 237 hp / 259 lb-ft) | — | std |
| 98 kWh Standard Range Battery | std | — |
| Final Drive Ratio: 3.42 | — | std |
| Fuel Tank Capacity: 21.3 gal. / 80.6 liters | — | std |
| G80 limited-slip differential (std. Trail Boss & Z71) / Power-locking front and rear differentials (std. ZR2) | opt | — |
| Hydra-Matic 8L90 eight-speed automatic transmission | — | std |
| Mobile Power Cord (120V/240V) – includes Fast Charging Adapter (NACS) | opt | — |
| Open differential rear axle | — | std |
| Regenerative Braking System | std | — |
| SAE J1772 CCS Charge Port capable of charging on 120V, 240V and DC Fast Charge | std | — |
| Selectable Drive Modes: Normal, Sport, Tow/Haul, Off-road | std | — |
Chassis4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150 LightningPro 4WD | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering | — | std |
| Front Suspension: independent coil-over-shock; twin-tube shocks | — | std |
| Rear Suspension: Solid axle with semi-elliptic two-stage multi-leaf springs; twin-tube shocks | — | std |
| Wheelbase: 131.4 in. / 3337 mm | — | std |
Cargo7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150 LightningPro 4WD | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD |
|---|---|---|
| Class IV trailer hitch | std | — |
| Selectable Drive Mode: Tow/Haul | std | — |
| Front trunk (Mega Power Frunk) | std | — |
| Max Trailer Tow Package – E-Locker, Hill Decent Control, Increased Tow Capability, Trailer Brake Controller | opt | — |
| Max Trailering: 7700 lb. / 3493 kg (available) | — | std |
| Smart Trailer Tow Connector | std | — |
| Tow Technology Package – includes 360 Degree Camera, Pro Trailer Backup Assist, Pro Trailer Hitch Assist, Trailer Reverse Guidance, Mirrors Sideview, LED Sideview Mirror Spotlights | opt | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPFord F-150 Lightning
Safety Signal 72 C
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 3 · 1 critical
Owner complaints 9 · 4 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Forward Collision Avoidance (5), Electrical System (4), Service Brakes (3)
Top recalls
- critical Suspension 25V341000 · 29,501 vehicles
- high Power Train 25V863000 · 272,645 vehicles
- high Service Brakes, Hydraulic 25V438000 · 5 vehicles
Chevrolet Colorado
Safety Signal 97 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★☆
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★☆☆
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 28 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Service Brakes (11), Forward Collision Avoidance (10), Electrical System (7)
Top recalls
- minor Equipment 26V114000 · 5,861 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Ford F-150 LightningPro 4WD | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $31,900 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 5 trims | $31,900 – $49,600 5 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | F-150 Lightning 4WD ER2 | Colorado 4WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 72 | 19 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,050 | $3,550 |
| EV range | 300 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) |
| Roadside assistance | 5 yr | 5 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning or the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado?
The Ford F-150 Lightning wins clearly, 95.2 to 47.3, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning scores 95.2 and the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado 47.3. 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 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning or the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado?
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning: no NHTSA rating yet, grade C, 3 recalls. 2025 Chevrolet Colorado: 4 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 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 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning and the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado?
Where the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning wins: it lists 23 standard driver-assist features against 3, lists more comfort and tech equipment (19 points against 1 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and has drawn fewer owner complaints (9 against 28 filed with NHTSA). Where the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado answers: it has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 97 against 72). What they share: a 3-year basic warranty and 36,000-mile basic coverage.