2025 Chevrolet Silverado vs 2025 Ford F-150
The Chevrolet Silverado wins clearly, 93.4 to 66.8, on fuel & range, safety.
2025 Chevrolet Silverado
The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado is sold in the U.S. as an electric, gas and diesel large pickup truck with 33 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, …
2025 Ford F-150
The 2025 Ford F-150 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large pickup truck with 11 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the F150 Pickup 4WD…
2025 Chevrolet Silverado
Clear winThe Chevrolet Silverado wins clearly, 93.4 to 66.8, on fuel & range, safety.
| Category · weight | 2025 Ford F-150overall 66.8 | 2025 Chevrolet Silveradooverall 93.4 | |||||||||||||||
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| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 36.2 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 73.2 | 85.1 | |||||||||||||||
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 & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Warrantyw 2 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Basic and powertrain coverage in years and miles. | |||||||||||||||||
| Overall | 66.8 | 93.4 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 3 of 7 categories compared
Ford F-150: base trim XL 4X2 · Chevrolet Silverado: base trim Work Truck 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 2025 Chevrolet Silverado wins
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 87 against 30).
- It is rated 70 combined against 23 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,800 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,100 against $2,900).
Where the 2025 Ford F-150 answers
- It lists 25 standard driver-assist features against 5.
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
- 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
39 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Ford F-150XL 4X2 | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 2,700 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.7L V6 EcoBoost / 5.0L V8 | 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 | 10 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | 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 | — | 6,800 lbs |
| Payload capacity | — | 2,260 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent Front Suspension (IFS) | Independent coil-over-shock with twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension type | Leaf, Two-Stage Variable Rate | Solid axle with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multileaf springs, splayed twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Power Rack-and-Pinion | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 330 mm |
| Front brake type | — | vented disc |
| Parking brake type | Electric | — |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 345 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | steel | steel |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 245/70R17 BSW A/S | P255/70R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 28.3 gal |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | FordPass Connect | — |
| 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
55 features · differences first, then sharedSafety26 differ · 28 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150XL 4X2 | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Downhill Brake Control | — | std |
| Driver Alert (Lane-Keeping System sub-feature) | std | — |
| Rear Parking Sensors | std | — |
| Trailer Sway Control | std | — |
| Auto High Beams | std | — |
| Auto Hold | std | — |
| BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert | std | — |
| Camera Only AEB Oncoming | std | — |
| Cruise Control standard on Work Truck trim | — | std |
| Curve Control | std | — |
| Ford Security Package (1-year included with activation) | std | — |
| Hill Start Assist | std | — |
| Perimeter Alarm | std | — |
| Reverse Brake Assist | std | — |
| SOS Post-Crash Alert System™ | std | — |
| Vented front and rear DuralifeTM brake rotors | — | std |
| SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | std | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | std | std |
| Four-wheel disc with electro-hydraulic power assist and ABS | std | std |
Infotainment10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150XL 4X2 | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 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 | Ford F-150XL 4X2 | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Power Tailgate Lock | std | — |
| USB charging ports and power outlets | std | — |
Seating1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150XL 4X2 | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Cloth seating | std | — |
Interior4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150XL 4X2 | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
Exterior3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150XL 4X2 | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) | std | — |
| Mirrors, Sideview – Power Glass with Heat | std | — |
| Tailgate Lift Assist | std | — |
Powertrain1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150XL 4X2 | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Selectable Drive Modes: Normal, ECO, Sport, Tow/Haul, Slippery (+ terrain modes by trim) | std | — |
Chassis1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150XL 4X2 | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering | — | std |
Cargo5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Ford F-150XL 4X2 | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 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, NCAPFord 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
Chevrolet Silverado
Top recalls
- high Air Bags 24V738000 · 25 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 24V937000 · 46 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Ford F-150XL 4X2 | Chevrolet SilveradoWork Truck 2WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 21 trims | — 15 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | BEV, GAS, Diesel |
| EPA configuration compared | F150 Pickup 4WD HEV | Silverado EV 5WT (11 kW Charger) |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 23 | 70 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,900 | $1,100 |
| EV range | — | 422 mi |
| 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 Ford F-150 or the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado?
The Chevrolet Silverado wins clearly, 93.4 to 66.8, on fuel & range, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado scores 93.4 and the 2025 Ford F-150 66.8. 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 or the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado?
2025 Ford F-150: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 16 recalls (1 filed with no repair available). 2025 Chevrolet Silverado: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 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 2025 Ford F-150 and the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado?
Where the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado wins: it has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 87 against 30), is rated 70 combined against 23 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $1,800 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,100 against $2,900). Where the 2025 Ford F-150 answers: it lists 25 standard driver-assist features against 5. What they share: 5 NHTSA stars, a 3-year basic warranty, and 36,000-mile basic coverage.