2025 Ford F-150 vs 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Cars comparison: specs, VersusAnything Score, key differences and a clear recommendation.
2025 Ford F-150 and 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 are two of the most cross-shopped cars right now, and the gap between them is narrower in some rows and wider in others than the marketing suggests. The 2025 Ford F-150 is America's best-selling truck, with a 2.7-litre EcoBoost V6 standard, a hybrid PowerBoost option and up to 13,500 lb of towing. The 2025 Silverado 1500 offers a 2.7-litre TurboMax four-cylinder standard, V8 and Duramax diesel options and a 13.4-inch touchscreen on most trims.
Quick verdict
With VersusAnything Scores of 50 and 52, neither car has a meaningful overall lead. Decide on the rows you will feel daily: Ford F-150 for buyers who want the broadest range of trims, engines and work features, Chevy Silverado 1500 for truck buyers who want engine choice and a modern cabin.
VersusAnything Score
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Side-by-side overview
2025 Ford F-150
The 2025 Ford F-150 is America's best-selling truck, with a 2.7-litre EcoBoost V6 standard, a hybrid PowerBoost option and up to 13,500 lb of towing.
Best for buyers who want the broadest range of trims, engines and work features
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
The 2025 Silverado 1500 offers a 2.7-litre TurboMax four-cylinder standard, V8 and Duramax diesel options and a 13.4-inch touchscreen on most trims.
Best for truck buyers who want engine choice and a modern cabin
Key differences
- Base powertrain: Ford F-150 2.7 L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 vs Chevy Silverado 1500 2.7 L TurboMax turbo four-cylinder — a preference, not a scored win
- Range per tank/charge: Ford F-150 About 570 miles (26 gal tank) vs Chevy Silverado 1500 About 460 miles (24 gal tank) — a preference, not a scored win
- Cargo volume: Ford F-150 5.5 or 6.5 ft bed; up to 13,500 lb towing vs Chevy Silverado 1500 5.8 or 6.6 ft bed; up to 13,300 lb towing — a preference, not a scored win
- Combined economy: Ford F-150 22 MPG/MPGe vs Chevy Silverado 1500 19 MPG/MPGe — Ford F-150 is better here
- Seats: Ford F-150 5 vs Chevy Silverado 1500 6 — Chevy Silverado 1500 is better here
Specification comparison table
| Specification | Ford F-150 | Chevy Silverado 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Body style | Full-size pickup | Full-size pickup |
| Seats | 5 | 6 |
| Cargo volume | 5.5 or 6.5 ft bed; up to 13,500 lb towing | 5.8 or 6.6 ft bed; up to 13,300 lb towing |
| Base powertrain | 2.7 L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 | 2.7 L TurboMax turbo four-cylinder |
| Horsepower | 325 hp | 310 hp |
| 0-60 mph | 6.5 s | 7 s |
| Combined economy | 22 MPG/MPGe | 19 MPG/MPGe |
| Range per tank/charge | About 570 miles (26 gal tank) | About 460 miles (24 gal tank) |
| Warranty | 3 yr/36k basic, 5 yr/60k powertrain | 3 yr/36k basic, 5 yr/60k powertrain |
| Base MSRP (USD, 2025) | $38,810 | $38,195 |
Practicality: Ford F-150 vs Chevy Silverado 1500 Score: Ford F-150 32 · Chevy Silverado 1500 76
On body style the two match exactly (Full-size pickup). Chevy Silverado 1500 leads on seats with 6 versus 5, a margin of 1. In practice seat count matters for families and ride-share drivers.
Ford F-150: 5.5 or 6.5 ft bed; up to 13,500 lb towing. Chevy Silverado 1500: 5.8 or 6.6 ft bed; up to 13,300 lb towing. Neither is scored, but cargo volume decides whether the weekly shop and a pushchair fit.
Performance: Ford F-150 vs Chevy Silverado 1500 Score: Ford F-150 94 · Chevy Silverado 1500 79
The two differ on base powertrain (2.7 L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 against 2.7 L TurboMax turbo four-cylinder), and the powertrain decides running costs and refinement. Ford F-150 leads on horsepower with 325 hp versus 310 hp, a margin of 15 hp. In practice more horsepower helps with highway merging and towing.
On 0-60 mph, Ford F-150 keeps it to 6.5 s while Chevy Silverado 1500 lists 7 s. That 0.5 s edge counts since 0-60 time is the simplest measure of real-world acceleration.
Economy: Ford F-150 vs Chevy Silverado 1500 Score: Ford F-150 26 · Chevy Silverado 1500 3
Ford F-150 offers 22 MPG/MPGe of combined economy while Chevy Silverado 1500 stops at 19 MPG/MPGe; the 3 MPG/MPGe gap matters because combined economy drives your yearly fuel or charging bill.
Ford F-150: About 570 miles (26 gal tank). Chevy Silverado 1500: About 460 miles (24 gal tank). Neither is scored, but range decides how often you stop on a road trip.
Value: Ford F-150 vs Chevy Silverado 1500 Score: Ford F-150 35 · Chevy Silverado 1500 41
On warranty the two match exactly (3 yr/36k basic, 5 yr/60k powertrain).
Chevy Silverado 1500 is better on base MSRP (USD, 2025) at $38,195 against $38,810, a $615 difference; lower is better because base MSRP is the fairest starting point; regional pricing and incentives vary.
Pros and cons
Ford F-150
Pros
- Best-selling truck in America
- PowerBoost hybrid with Pro Power Onboard
- Up to 13,500 lb towing
- Better horsepower (325 hp)
- Better 0-60 mph (6.5 s)
- Better combined economy (22 MPG/MPGe)
Cons
- Weaker seats (5)
- Weaker base MSRP (USD, 2025) ($38,810)
Chevy Silverado 1500
Pros
- TurboMax, V8 and diesel choices
- 13.4-inch touchscreen
- Up to 13,300 lb towing
- Better horsepower (310 hp)
- Better 0-60 mph (7 s)
- Better combined economy (19 MPG/MPGe)
Cons
- Weaker seats (6)
- Weaker base MSRP (USD, 2025) ($38,195)
Which one should you buy?
Choose 2025 Ford F-150 for…
Buyers who want the broadest range of trims, engines and work features. It stands out for best-selling truck in america, powerboost hybrid with pro power onboard, up to 13,500 lb towing.
Choose 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for…
Truck buyers who want engine choice and a modern cabin. It stands out for turbomax, v8 and diesel choices, 13.4-inch touchscreen, up to 13,300 lb towing.
Final verdict
With VersusAnything Scores of 50 and 52, neither car has a meaningful overall lead. Decide on the rows you will feel daily: Ford F-150 for buyers who want the broadest range of trims, engines and work features, Chevy Silverado 1500 for truck buyers who want engine choice and a modern cabin. The VersusAnything Score is a transparent starting point, not a command; weight the rows you care about and the right answer for you may differ.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ford F-150 better than Chevy Silverado 1500?
Not overall: they score 50 and 52 on our category weighting, which we treat as level. Ford F-150 is the better fit for buyers who want the broadest range of trims, engines and work features, and Chevy Silverado 1500 for truck buyers who want engine choice and a modern cabin.
What is the biggest difference between Ford F-150 and Chevy Silverado 1500?
The largest gap is base powertrain: Ford F-150 lists 2.7 L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 while Chevy Silverado 1500 lists 2.7 L TurboMax turbo four-cylinder. The powertrain decides running costs and refinement.
Which is cheaper, Ford F-150 or Chevy Silverado 1500?
Chevy Silverado 1500 is cheaper on base MSRP (USD, 2025): $38,195 against $38,810 for Ford F-150. Street prices vary by country and retailer, so check current offers.
Who should choose Chevy Silverado 1500 over Ford F-150?
Chevy Silverado 1500 is the better fit for truck buyers who want engine choice and a modern cabin. Its strongest points are turbomax, v8 and diesel choices, 13.4-inch touchscreen, up to 13,300 lb towing.
Sources
- Ford F-150: Ford official site (manufacturer)
- Ford F-150: EPA fueleconomy.gov (regulator)
- Chevy Silverado 1500: Chevrolet official site (manufacturer)
- Chevy Silverado 1500: EPA fueleconomy.gov (regulator)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.