2026 Ford F-150 vs 2026 Rivian R1T
The Rivian R1T wins clearly, 97.6 to 45.6, on fuel & range, safety, space & cargo.
2026 Ford F-150
The 2026 Ford F-150 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large pickup truck with 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the F150 Pickup 2WD…
2026 Rivian R1T
The 2026 Rivian R1T is sold in the U.S. as an electric large pickup truck with 25 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the R1T Dual Max (22in), …
2026 Rivian R1T
Clear winThe Rivian R1T wins clearly, 97.6 to 45.6, on fuel & range, safety, space & cargo.
| Category · weight | 2026 Rivian R1Toverall 97.6 | 2026 Ford F-150overall 45.6 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 29.5 | |||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 93.3 | 42.8 | |||||||||
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 & cargow 2 | 100 | 60 | |||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 61 | |||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | Specs not available | Specs not available | |||||||||
| Overall | 97.6 | 45.6 | |||||||||
Safety-only comparison · 4 of 7 categories compared · specs not available for Rivian R1T
Rivian R1T: safety only (EPA and NHTSA record; specs not available) · 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 2026 Rivian R1T wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (3 against 20 filed with NHTSA).
- It is rated 87 combined against 24 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $1,950 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($850 against $2,800).
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 | Rivian R1T | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $39,585 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | — | 6 |
| Engine displacement | — | 2,700 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | — | 2.7L EcoBoost V6 |
| Fuel injection system | — | PFDI |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | — | 325 hp |
| Torque | — | 400 lb-ft |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission speeds | — | 10 |
| Transmission type | — | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 8.3 in |
| Overall height | — | 75.4 in |
| Overall length | — | 228 in |
| Overall width | — | 79.9 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 142 in |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 3 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 40.8 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 43.9 in |
| Weights | ||
| Payload capacity | — | 1,775 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | Independent double-wishbone with coil-over shock and stamped lower control arm |
| Rear suspension type | — | Leaf spring with solid axle |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Electronic power-assisted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 46.4 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 350 mm |
| Front brake type | — | Sliding-caliper, dual-piston, vented disc |
| Parking brake type | — | Electric integrated parking/emergency brake |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 336 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | Sliding-caliper, single-piston, vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | — | 17 in |
| Wheel material | — | steel |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | 245/70R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 23 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | FordPass Connect |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 12 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 66.7 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 sharedSafety22 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | Rivian R1T | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Warning | — | std |
| Airbags - Front, Driver and Passenger | — | std |
| Airbags - Front, Driver and Passenger Seat-Mounted Side | — | std |
| Airbags - Safety Canopy® Side Curtains | — | std |
| Trailer Sway Control | — | std |
| Advanced Security Pack | — | opt |
| AdvanceTrac™ With Roll Stability Control™ (RSC®) | — | std |
| Auto Hold | — | std |
| BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert and Trailer Tow Coverage | — | std |
| Curve Control | — | std |
| Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist 2.0 | — | std |
| Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes | — | std |
| Hill Start Assist | — | std |
| Intersection Assist 2.0 | — | std |
| Lane-Keeping System | — | std |
| Perimeter Anti-Theft Alarm | — | std |
| Post-Collision Braking | — | std |
| Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking | — | std |
| Reverse Sensing System | — | std |
| SOS Post-Crash Alert System™ | — | std |
| SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System | — | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | — | std |
Infotainment8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Rivian R1T | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| FordPass™ Connect 5G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot | — | std |
| Steering Wheel-Mounted Bluetooth Hands-Free | — | std |
| 12" Capacitive Touchscreen | — | std |
| 4" Cluster Display | — | std |
| Ford Connectivity Package (1-Year Incl.) | — | std |
| SiriusXM® with 360L (3-Month Prepaid Subscription) | — | std |
| Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio Controls | — | std |
| Sync® 4 | — | std |
Convenience2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Rivian R1T | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler | — | std |
| Remote Keyless Entry System | — | std |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Rivian R1T | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control | — | opt |
| Manual Air Conditioning, Single Zone | — | std |
Seating2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Rivian R1T | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Seats - Front - 40/20/40, Cloth | — | std |
| Seats - Rear - 60/40 Flip Up Split Bench with Elongated Cushion (SuperCrew®) | — | std |
Interior4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Rivian R1T | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Console Work Surface | — | opt |
| Rearview Mirror, Day/Night | — | std |
| Steering Wheel, Manual Tilt/Telescoping | — | std |
| Color-Coordinated Carpet with Carpeted Floor Mats | — | std |
Exterior6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Rivian R1T | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime Running Lamps | — | std |
| Exhaust - Dual with Dual Tailpipes Under Rear Bumper | — | opt |
| LED Box Lighting | — | opt |
| LED Mirror-Mounted Spotlights | — | opt |
| Skid Plates - Fuel Tank, Transfer Case and Front Differential (4x4) | — | opt |
| Autolamp - Automatic on/off Headlamps with Rainlamp Wiper Activated Headlamps | — | std |
Powertrain6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Rivian R1T | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 4x4 | — | opt |
| Auto Start-Stop Technology | — | std |
| Axle Upgrade | — | opt |
| Electronic-Locking Rear Differential | — | opt |
| FX4 Off-Road Package (4x4 Only) | — | opt |
| Selectable Drive Modes | — | std |
Cargo3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Rivian R1T | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Class IV Trailer Hitch | — | std |
| Tow/Haul Package | — | std |
| Integrated Trailer Brake Controller | — | opt |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPRivian R1T
Top recalls
- moderate Exterior Lighting 26V508000 · 3,829 vehicles
- minor Back Over Prevention 26V597000 · 98,828 vehicles
Ford F-150
Top recalls
- critical Power Train 26V576000 · 37 vehicles
- high Structure 26V689000 · 30,123 vehicles · filed unfixed
- high Electrical System 26V653000 · 102,159 vehicles · filed unfixed
- high Seats 26V655000 · 2,276 vehicles
- high Suspension 26V577000 · 17 vehicles
- high Fuel System, Gasoline 26V578000 · 223,472 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Rivian R1T | Ford F-150XL 4X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $39,585 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — | $39,585 – $79,005 25 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | R1T Dual Max (22in) | F150 Pickup 2WD HEV |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 87 | 24 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $850 | $2,800 |
| EV range | 420 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | — | 5 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Rivian R1T or the 2026 Ford F-150?
The Rivian R1T wins clearly, 97.6 to 45.6, on fuel & range, safety, space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Rivian R1T scores 97.6 and the 2026 Ford F-150 45.6. 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 2026 Rivian R1T or the 2026 Ford F-150?
2026 Rivian R1T: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 2 recalls. 2026 Ford F-150: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 9 recalls (2 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 2026 Rivian R1T and the 2026 Ford F-150?
Where the 2026 Rivian R1T wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (3 against 20 filed with NHTSA), is rated 87 combined against 24 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and costs $1,950 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($850 against $2,800).