2025 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning
The Ford F-150 Lightning wins clearly, 91.8 to 58.4, on fuel & range, safety.
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…
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning
The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning is sold in the U.S. as a electric large pickup truck with 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the F-150 Lightni…
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning
Clear winThe Ford F-150 Lightning wins clearly, 91.8 to 58.4, on fuel & range, safety.
| Category · weight | 2025 Ford F-150 Lightningoverall 91.8 | 2025 Chevrolet Coloradooverall 58.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 31.9 |
| Safetyw 4 | 85.6 | 78.2 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 91.8 | 58.4 |
Ford F-150 Lightning: model-level data · Chevrolet Colorado: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPFord F-150 Lightning
Top recalls
- highPower Train25V863000 · 272,645 vehicles
- highService Brakes, Hydraulic25V438000 · 5 vehicles
- highSuspension25V341000 · 29,501 vehicles
Chevrolet Colorado
Top recalls
- highEquipment26V114000 · 5,861 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Ford F-150 Lightning | Chevrolet Colorado | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | BEV | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | F-150 Lightning 4WD ER2 | Colorado 2WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 72 | 20 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,050 | $3,100 |
| EV range | 300 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
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, 91.8 to 58.4, on fuel & range, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning scores 91.8 and the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado 58.4. 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.