2025 Ford F-150 vs 2025 Toyota Highlander
Cars comparison: specs, VersusAnything Score, key differences and a clear recommendation.
2025 Ford F-150 and 2025 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander is a three-row family SUV with a 2.4-litre turbo, a 36 mpg hybrid option and Toyota's reliability record.
Quick verdict
The scores are effectively level (50 to 51), so this comes down to fit. Ford F-150 is the better choice for buyers who want the broadest range of trims, engines and work features; Toyota Highlander suits families who want a dependable three-row SUV.
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 Toyota Highlander
The 2025 Toyota Highlander is a three-row family SUV with a 2.4-litre turbo, a 36 mpg hybrid option and Toyota's reliability record.
Best for families who want a dependable three-row SUV
Key differences
- Body style: Ford F-150 Full-size pickup vs Toyota Highlander Midsize three-row SUV — a preference, not a scored win
- Base powertrain: Ford F-150 2.7 L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 vs Toyota Highlander 2.4 L turbo four-cylinder — a preference, not a scored win
- Range per tank/charge: Ford F-150 About 570 miles (26 gal tank) vs Toyota Highlander About 440 miles (17.9 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 Toyota Highlander 16 cu ft (84.3 max) — a preference, not a scored win
- 0-60 mph: Ford F-150 6.5 s vs Toyota Highlander 7.5 s — Ford F-150 is better here
Specification comparison table
| Specification | Ford F-150 | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Body style | Full-size pickup | Midsize three-row SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 8 |
| Cargo volume | 5.5 or 6.5 ft bed; up to 13,500 lb towing | 16 cu ft (84.3 max) |
| Base powertrain | 2.7 L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 | 2.4 L turbo four-cylinder |
| Horsepower | 325 hp | 265 hp |
| 0-60 mph | 6.5 s | 7.5 s |
| Combined economy | 22 MPG/MPGe | 25 MPG/MPGe |
| Range per tank/charge | About 570 miles (26 gal tank) | About 440 miles (17.9 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 | $39,620 |
Practicality: Ford F-150 vs Toyota Highlander Score: Ford F-150 32 · Toyota Highlander 94
Ford F-150: Full-size pickup. Toyota Highlander: Midsize three-row SUV. Neither is scored, but body style sets ride height, cargo flexibility and how easy the car is to park. Toyota Highlander leads on seats with 8 versus 5, a margin of 3. In practice seat count matters for families and ride-share drivers.
For cargo volume, Ford F-150 uses 5.5 or 6.5 ft bed; up to 13,500 lb towing whereas Toyota Highlander goes with 16 cu ft (84.3 max). This is a preference rather than a scored win: cargo volume decides whether the weekly shop and a pushchair fit.
Performance: Ford F-150 vs Toyota Highlander Score: Ford F-150 94 · Toyota Highlander 46
For base powertrain, Ford F-150 uses 2.7 L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 whereas Toyota Highlander goes with 2.4 L turbo four-cylinder. This is a preference rather than a scored win: the powertrain decides running costs and refinement. Ford F-150 offers 325 hp of horsepower while Toyota Highlander stops at 265 hp; the 60 hp gap matters because more horsepower helps with highway merging and towing.
On 0-60 mph, Ford F-150 keeps it to 6.5 s while Toyota Highlander lists 7.5 s. That 1 s edge counts since 0-60 time is the simplest measure of real-world acceleration.
Economy: Ford F-150 vs Toyota Highlander Score: Ford F-150 26 · Toyota Highlander 41
Toyota Highlander offers 25 MPG/MPGe of combined economy while Ford F-150 stops at 22 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). Toyota Highlander: About 440 miles (17.9 gal tank). Neither is scored, but range decides how often you stop on a road trip.
Value: Ford F-150 vs Toyota Highlander Score: Ford F-150 35 · Toyota Highlander 24
Warranty is identical at 3 yr/36k basic, 5 yr/60k powertrain.
On base MSRP (USD, 2025), Ford F-150 keeps it to $38,810 while Toyota Highlander lists $39,620. That $810 edge counts since 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 base MSRP (USD, 2025) ($38,810)
Cons
- Weaker combined economy (22 MPG/MPGe)
- Weaker seats (5)
Toyota Highlander
Pros
- Three rows with hybrid option
- Toyota Safety Sense standard
- Strong resale value
- Better horsepower (265 hp)
- Better 0-60 mph (7.5 s)
- Better base MSRP (USD, 2025) ($39,620)
Cons
- Weaker combined economy (25 MPG/MPGe)
- Weaker seats (8)
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 Toyota Highlander for…
Families who want a dependable three-row SUV. It stands out for three rows with hybrid option, toyota safety sense standard, strong resale value.
Final verdict
With VersusAnything Scores of 50 and 51, 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, Toyota Highlander for families who want a dependable three-row SUV. 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 Toyota Highlander?
Not overall: they score 50 and 51 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 Toyota Highlander for families who want a dependable three-row SUV.
What is the biggest difference between Ford F-150 and Toyota Highlander?
The largest gap is body style: Ford F-150 lists Full-size pickup while Toyota Highlander lists Midsize three-row SUV. Body style sets ride height, cargo flexibility and how easy the car is to park.
Which is cheaper, Ford F-150 or Toyota Highlander?
Ford F-150 is cheaper on base MSRP (USD, 2025): $38,810 against $39,620 for Toyota Highlander. Street prices vary by country and retailer, so check current offers.
Who should choose Toyota Highlander over Ford F-150?
Toyota Highlander is the better fit for families who want a dependable three-row SUV. Its strongest points are three rows with hybrid option, toyota safety sense standard, strong resale value.
Sources
- Ford F-150: Ford official site (manufacturer)
- Ford F-150: EPA fueleconomy.gov (regulator)
- Toyota Highlander: Toyota official site (manufacturer)
- Toyota Highlander: 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.