2025 Chevy Silverado 1500
Vs. 2025 Ford F-150
When it comes to full-sized pickups, most Americans look toward the two most popular choices: Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. Ford F-150. The Ford option offers slightly more towing capacity and payload, but the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 comes with enhanced safety and comfort features, a larger cabin, more cameras, and an available diesel powertrain. Let's look through the pros and cons before your test drive at Bomnin Chevrolet Dadeland.
Engines & Powertrains
While this category is a close match, the 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 for sale provides more torque on its standard engine than the F-150. It also offers a diesel option, which has even better MPG ratings than the hybrid F-150.
- Chevy Silverado 1500: The standard 2.7-liter V-6 produces 430 pound-feet of torque, an incredible amount for the sector. Other engines include a 3.0-liter turbo diesel, 5.3-liter V-8, and 6.2-liter V-8.
- Ford F-150: The Ford F-150 has a weaker standard engine in terms of torque, at 400 pound-feet. It has five other engine options, including a powerful but fuel-inefficient high-output and supercharged 5.2-liter V-8.
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| Standard Horsepower: | 310 | 325 |
| Standard Torque: | 430 lb-ft | 400 lb-ft |
| Transmission: | 8-speed auto | 10-speed auto |
| Drivetrain: | 2WD, 4WD avail | 2WD, 4WD avail |
| Max EPA-Est. MPG (City / Hwy / Cmb): |
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| Fuel Tank Size: | 24 gal | 23 gal |
| Length: | 210.94 - 241.41 in | 209.4 - 243.9 in |
| Width: | 81.14 - 81.24 in | 79.9 - 86.6 in |
| Height: | 75.4 - 78.66 in | 75 - 79.8 in |
| Seats: | 3-6 | 3-6 |
| Base Curb Weight: | Not available from OEM | 4,391 lbs |
| Max Bed Space: | 89.1 cu ft | 77.4 cu ft |
| Max Towing Capacity: | 13,300 lbs4 | 13,500 lbs5 |
| Payload Capacity: | 2,260 lbs6 | 2,440 lbs7 |
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| NHTSA Safety Rating: | 5/58 | 5/59 |
| Factory Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty: | 3-yr/36,000-mi10 | 3-yr/36,000-mi10 |
| 2025 Chevy Silverado | Used Ford F-150 |
Towing & Payload
The Ford F-150 scores a win here, with slightly more towing and payload capacity than the Chevy Silverado 1500.
- Chevy Silverado 1500: The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacity reaches a maximum of 13,300 pounds,4 and a payload of 2,260 pounds.6 Our Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. 2500 guide will introduce you to even more capacity.
- Ford F-150: The Ford F-150 isn't much stronger, but it does have a 13,500-pound tow rating5 and a 2,440-pound payload limit.7
Beds & Work Features
The reason why the Silverado 1500 has a lower towing capacity is due to its much larger bed size and cabin length. If you want pristine comfort and the room to carry all of your tools, supplies, and debris, the Silverado 1500 is the clear choice.
- Chevy Silverado 1500: Enjoy 89.1 cubic feet of maximum bed space and up to 44.53 inches of front-row legroom. The Short and Standard Beds are also larger than their F-150 equivalents.
- Ford F-150: The largest bed of the Ford F-150 only reaches 77.4 cubic feet of carrying capacity, while its front-row legroom is only 43.9 inches.
Ride, Handling & Noise
This category is a close race. While the F-150 tends to have quieter engines overall, the Chevy Silverado ZR2 is the superior truck when going off-road compared to the F-150 Raptor.
- Chevy Silverado 1500: The Silverado 1500 ZR2 comes with a 2-inch suspension lift, granting it up to 11.2 inches of ground clearance for the road less traveled. In addition, the Silverado 1500 comes with more accessibility features, like assist steps.
- Ford F-150: The F-150 is generally considered to have the smoother drive of the two, thanks to its hybrid engine.
Cabin & Tech
While the two interiors are close, the Chevy Silverado offers the edge on comfort and convenience features, prioritizing a unique array of upgrades. The Ford F-150 is also comfortable – it just has less to offer.
- Chevy Silverado 1500: Sit back and relax with a rear window air defogger, 13.4-inch diagonal central touchscreen, 12.3-inch driver information display, and standard heated rear outboard seats as early as the High Country.
- Ford F-150: Most features that the Ford F-150 interior has are shared by the Silverado 1500, though it has more speakers in its high-end sound system.
Safety & Reliability
Like in our Toyota Tundra vs. Chevy Silverado comparison, both models are universally considered safe.
- Chevy Silverado 1500: A five-star review from the NHTSA8 makes sense, thanks to the trailering capability of the Super Cruise driver assistance technology, 14 unique camera angles, and monitoring software.
- Ford F-150: The F-150 also received a five-star review from the NHTSA,9 though it lacks some functionality proudly sported by the Silverado, like hands-free driving with a trailer.
Conclusion
- Choose the Chevy Silverado 1500 if your worksite prefers ample cabin space, a spacious bed, advanced technology, and exceptional safety features.
- Choose the Ford F-150 if you prefer slightly more towing capacity or a hybrid engine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which offers a diesel option: the Silverado or F-150?
The Chevy Silverado 1500 provides a diesel engine, unlike the Ford F-150. The 3.0-liter turbo diesel V-6 of the Silverado 1500 unlocks dynamic potency, reaching 305 horsepower and an incredible 495 pound-feet of torque. When properly equipped, this engine helps the Chevy Silverado reach its 13,300-pound tow rating. The Ford F-150 has four engine options, none of which use diesel power.
Which has the bigger bed volume: the Silverado or F-150?
When comparing these full-size pickups, the Chevy Silverado has the larger beds. With a maximum bed volume of 89.1 cubic feet with its Long Bed configuration, the Chevy Silverado has 11.7 cubic feet of additional space over the F-150. Its other options, the Short and Standard Beds, are also more spacious than their F-150 equivalents – the 5.5-foot and 6.5-foot beds.
Which makes more torque from the base engine: the Silverado or F-150?
If you want torque right out of the gate, the Silverado 1500 has the extra kick you'll need. With its standard 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine producing 430 pound-feet of torque, the Silverado promises a more responsive acceleration and a better towing experience. The 2.7-liter V-6 of the F-150 has higher horsepower, but just 400 pound-feet of torque, making towing slightly less smooth.
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1EPA-estimated 18 city/21 hwy 2.7-liter 4-cyl.
2EPA-estimated city/hwy mpg for the model indicated. See fueleconomy.gov for fuel economy of other engine/transmission combinations. Actual mileage will vary. On plug-in hybrid models and electric models, fuel economy is stated in MPGe. MPGe is the EPA equivalent measure of gasoline fuel efficiency for electric mode operation.
3EPA-estimated 23 city/29 hwy 3.0L turbo diesel.
4Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner's Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.
5When properly equipped. See dealer for details.
6For comparison purposes only. See the Owner's Manual and the label on the vehicle door jamb for the carrying capacity of a specific vehicle.
7Maximum payload capabilities are for properly equipped vehicles with required equipment and vary based on vehicle configuration, accessories, and option content. Horsepower, torque, payload and towing are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously.
8Reference to this third-party claim is solely for informational purposes and not to be relied upon. For details regarding this rating, visit https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2025/CHEVROLET/SILVERADO%2525201500/PU%25252FRC/RWD
9Reference to this third-party claim is solely for informational purposes and not to be relied upon. For details regarding this rating, visit https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2025/FORD/F-150%252520(REGULAR%252520CAB)%252520GAS/PU%25252FRC/RWD
10Warranties listed on this web page shall not be solely relied upon. Warranties may be subject to specific terms, restrictions, exclusions, and fees. Additional warranty information may be obtained by visiting the official website of the warranty provider. Contact our dealership for complete details.