Introduction
The F-150 series has a solid reputation based on the power and performance of its trucks, remaining America’s best-selling truck for 48 years. The 2025 Ford F-150 is part of the fourteenth generation, launching this year with upgrades and updates from 2024, refreshing both the exterior and interior.
The Chevy Silverado is another well-known, dependable full-size truck loved by Americans, available in nine models with various cabin styles and bed sizes. The 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 is part of the third generation for this lineup, and it arrives at dealerships with impressive features and performance.
So, which full-size pickup truck aligns with your lifestyle? Check out our head-to-head comparison as we break down how the 2025 Ford F-150 and the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 stack up in key areas like performance, towing, interior comfort, and value, helping you decide which truck is built for your everyday work and play.
Key Takeaways
- The F-150 series has been America’s best-selling truck for 48 years, and Edmunds's number one pick for the best large truck of 2025.
- The F-150 has a spacious, versatile interior and a maximum towing capacity that beats the competition.
- Powerful, award-winning, and rated as a Top Safety Pick by the IIHS, the new 2025 F-150 is one of the best pickup trucks on the road.
How does the 2025 Ford F-150 compare to the 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500?
The new 2025 Ford F-150 full-size pickup truck lineup features eight models in three cabin sizes: Regular Cab, SuperCab, and SuperCrew. The 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 lineup includes nine models, various cabin styles, and bed sizes, but overall, the F-150 trucks are taller but not as wide as the Silverado models.
Inside, the F-150 has an edge over the Silverado with more interior space for passengers, especially in the back seat. Edmunds car experts rate the F-150 as the number one large truck, with adjustable seats that make it easy for passengers of all sizes to fit comfortably, regardless of where they are sitting.
When it comes to power and performance, the Ford F-150 offers a range of six engines, with availability varying from model to model. This includes four V6 options, a Hybrid and two V8 engines, one of which is the 5.2L SuperCharged V8. The F-150 SuperCrew equipped with the twin-turbo 3.5L EcoBoost V6 has a maximum towing capacity of 13,500 pounds when equipped with the Max Tow/Haul Package.
The 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 continues to deliver on power, providing four impressive engine options, including the 3.0L Duramax Turbo Diesel engine. With the 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine, the Silverado can tow up to 13,300 pounds, which competes with but does not exceed the F150 for maximum towing capacity.
Which full-size pickup truck has better fuel economy? It’s a Ford F-150!
Depending on the cabin style, bed size, and engine, the Ford F-150 has an EPA-estimated driving range of over 684 miles with gasoline only and 828 miles with the 3.5L PowerBoost Full Hybrid V6 engine.
The 2025 Chevy Silverado competes with the F-150 for EPA-estimated fuel economy. However, the 2025 Ford F-150 consistently has the longest driving range, which varies depending on trim and engine setup.
Why buy the 2025 Ford F-150?
As Car and Driver’s number two full-size pickup truck, the 2025 Ford F-150 is a favorite among experts and consumers. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rated it a Top Safety Pick, which makes the 2025 Ford F-150 one of the best purchases this year. Choose from the 2025 Ford F-150 XL, STX, XLT, Lariat, Tremor, King Ranch, Platinum, and the Raptor with the available 5.2L Supercharged V8 engine.
The XL, STX, and XLT models can seat six passengers, while the Lariat model and higher accommodate five passengers, offering a spacious interior cabin with ample storage and foldable seats, providing more room for a mobile office or your tools and equipment. Other features of the 2025 Ford F-150 include LED lighting, a Pro Access Tailgate, Pro Power Onboard, alloy wheels, available chrome-like wheel designs, power outlets in the bed and throughout the cabin, USB ports, a large digital dashboard with the Head-Up Display, Ford BlueCruise, Ford Co-Pilot360 safety technology, available leather seats, a heated steering wheel, a 12-inch infotainment touchscreen display with FordPass Connect 5G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, Bang & Olufsen upgrade premium sound system options, and available connected navigation.
Every Day, Every Way in Ford
Your F-150 full-size pickup truck changes the game for work, play, and everyday duties, so choosing the right one matters. Whether you are towing, hauling, packing for a weekend at the campsite, or just shopping for a vehicle that delivers power and performance, a Ford full-size pickup truck consistently provides the support you need to complete the task at hand.
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