2025 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2025 Ford F-150
The Ford F-150 wins clearly, 88 to 65.4, on tech & comfort, fuel & range. The Chevrolet Colorado is ahead on safety.
2025 Chevrolet Colorado
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2025 Ford F-150
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2025 Ford F-150
Clear winThe Ford F-150 wins clearly, 88 to 65.4, on tech & comfort, fuel & range. The Chevrolet Colorado is ahead on safety.
| Category · weight | 2025 Chevrolet Coloradooverall 65.4 | 2025 Ford F-150overall 88 | |||||||||||||||
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| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 82 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 80.4 | 64 | |||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||
| Performancenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 5.9 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 65.4 | 88 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 4 of 7 categories compared
Chevrolet Colorado: base trim WT 4WD · Ford F-150: base trim XL 4X2. 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 2025 Ford F-150 wins
- It lists 25 standard driver-assist features against 3.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (17 points against 1 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4.
Where the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (28 against 129 filed with NHTSA).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 97 against 30).
What they share
- A 3-year basic warranty.
- 36,000-mile basic coverage.
- A 5-year powertrain warranty.
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
39 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $31,900 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | — |
| Cylinder count | 4 | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.7L I-4 Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management and Stop/Start | 2.7L V6 EcoBoost / 5.0L V8 |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | — |
| Valve configuration | Dual-overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 237 hp | — |
| Torque | 259 lb-ft | — |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.42 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | — |
| Overall height | 78.8 in | — |
| Overall length | 213 in | — |
| Overall width | 84.4 in | — |
| Wheelbase | 131 in | — |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.3 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | 38.3 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 45.2 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 | 1,684 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent coil-over-shock; twin-tube shocks | Independent Front Suspension (IFS) |
| Rear suspension type | Solid axle with semi-elliptic two-stage multi-leaf springs; twin-tube shocks | Leaf, Two-Stage Variable Rate |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion | Power 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 | 17 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | steel | steel |
| Wheel width | 8 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P255/65R17 | 245/70R17 BSW A/S |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 21.3 gal | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | FordPass Connect |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.4 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
66 features · differences first, then sharedSafety24 differ · 26 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) – Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) – Forward Collision Warning | — | std |
| Camera Only Evasive Steering Assist | — | std |
| Driver and Passenger Front Airbags | — | std |
| Driver and Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags | — | std |
| Lane-Keeping System (Lane-Keeping Alert, Lane-Keeping Aid, Driver Alert, Road Edge Detection) | — | std |
| Rear View Camera | — | std |
| Safety Canopy® Side-Curtain Airbags (1st and 2nd row coverage) | — | std |
| Driver Alert (Lane-Keeping System sub-feature) | — | std |
| Rear Parking Sensors | — | std |
| AdvanceTrac® w/RSC® (Roll Stability Control™) | — | std |
| Auto High Beams | — | std |
| Auto Hold | — | std |
| BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert | — | std |
| Camera Only AEB Oncoming | — | std |
| Curve Control | — | std |
| Ford Security Package (1-year included with activation) | — | std |
| Hill Start Assist | — | std |
| New Blind Zone Steering Assist with Extended Trailer View | std | — |
| Perimeter Alarm | — | std |
| Reverse Brake Assist | — | std |
| SOS Post-Crash Alert System™ | — | std |
| SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) | — | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | — | std |
| Trailer Sway Control | std | std |
| Brakes – 4-Wheel Disc with ABS | std | std |
Infotainment11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 911 Assist® | — | std |
| FordPass™ Connect – Schedule specific times to remotely start vehicle | — | std |
| FordPass™ Connect (5G) – 5G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot connects up to 10 devices | — | std |
| AM/FM Stereo with B&O Sound System by Bang & Olufsen with HD Radio™ (8 speakers including subwoofer) | — | std |
| FordPass™ Connect – Locate parked vehicle | — | std |
| Improved Wireless Charging Pad | std | — |
| SiriusXM® with 360L (3-month prepaid subscription) | — | std |
| Steering Wheel Controls | — | std |
| SYNC® 4 – Conversational Voice Command Recognition | — | std |
| SYNC® 4 – Wireless Phone Connection | — | std |
| SYNC® 4 with Enhanced Voice Recognition – 12" LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ Compatibility | — | std |
Convenience2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Tailgate Lock | — | std |
| USB charging ports and power outlets | — | std |
Seating1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cloth seating | — | std |
Interior4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Rearview Mirror, Day/Night | — | std |
| Steering Wheel, Black Urethane – Manual Tilt/Telescoping and Manual Locking | — | std |
| Overhead console | — | std |
| Visor, Driver Side; Visor with Mirror, Passenger-Side | — | std |
Exterior6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 17 x 8-in. steel wheels | std | — |
| Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) | — | std |
| Mirrors, Sideview – Power Glass with Heat | — | std |
| P255/65R17 all-season tires | std | — |
| Tailgate Lift Assist | — | std |
| Work Truck Custom Package (available on WT): All-season Blackwall Tires, Black Badging, 18-inch Dark Finish Aluminum Wheels | opt | — |
Powertrain6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.7L I-4 Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management and Stop/Start (Base: 237 hp / 259 lb-ft) | std | — |
| Final Drive Ratio: 3.42 | std | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity: 21.3 gal. / 80.6 liters | std | — |
| Hydra-Matic 8L90 eight-speed automatic transmission | std | — |
| Open differential rear axle | std | — |
| Selectable Drive Modes: Normal, ECO, Sport, Tow/Haul, Slippery (+ terrain modes by trim) | — | std |
Chassis4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
Cargo6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Class IV Trailer Hitch (incl. Smart Trailer Tow Connector, 7/4 pin-connector; Class IV trailer hitch receiver) | — | std |
| Selectable Drive Mode: Tow/Haul | — | std |
| Integrated Trailer Brake Controller | — | opt |
| Max Trailering: 7700 lb. / 3493 kg (available) | std | — |
| Tailgate Step w/ Work Surface (63T) | — | opt |
| Tow/Haul Package (53T) – Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, Electronic-locking rear-axle | — | opt |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPChevrolet Colorado
Top recalls
- minor Equipment 26V114000 · 5,861 vehicles
Ford F-150
Top recalls
- critical Steering 25V309000 · 9,181 vehicles
- critical Engine And Engine Cooling 25V198000 · 4,356 vehicles
- critical Power Train 25V164000 · 269 vehicles
- critical Engine And Engine Cooling 24V851000 · 2,490 vehicles
- high Seats 26V655000 · 2,276 vehicles
- high Fuel System, Gasoline 26V578000 · 223,472 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $31,900 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $31,900 – $49,600 5 trims | — 21 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Colorado 4WD | F150 Pickup 4WD HEV |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 19 | 23 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,550 | $2,900 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) | 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 Chevrolet Colorado or the 2025 Ford F-150?
The Ford F-150 wins clearly, 88 to 65.4, on tech & comfort, fuel & range. The Chevrolet Colorado is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Ford F-150 scores 88 and the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado 65.4. 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 Chevrolet Colorado or the 2025 Ford F-150?
2025 Chevrolet Colorado: 4 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 2025 Ford F-150: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 16 recalls (1 filed with no repair available). 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 Chevrolet Colorado and the 2025 Ford F-150?
Where the 2025 Ford F-150 wins: it lists 25 standard driver-assist features against 3, lists more comfort and tech equipment (17 points against 1 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4. Where the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (28 against 129 filed with NHTSA) and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 97 against 30). What they share: a 3-year basic warranty, 36,000-mile basic coverage, and a 5-year powertrain warranty.