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2025 model year · Full-size pickups

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Ford F-150

The Silverado 1500 tows 13,300 lb, the F-150 13,500 lb. Ground clearance reaches 11.2 in on the Silverado 1500 and 12.0 in on the F-150. Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Ford F-150 side by side, 2025 model year, from the makers’ own documents.

This page compares the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (Silverado 1500 T1, 2019–present) and 2025 Ford F-150 (F-150 14th gen, 2021–present): the newest model year in which both have maker figures, in US-market units. Newer model years in our data (Silverado 1500 2026 and F-150 2026) have too few maker figures to compare, so the page uses the newest year in which both have enough.

Max towing
13,300 lb vs 13,500 lb
Max payload
2,260 lb vs up to 2,445 lb
Ground clearance
11.2 in vs 12.0 in
Curb weight
5,550 lb vs from 5,608 lb

01 / Verdict

Silverado 1500 or F-150: who leads on what

Each line is the maker’s top figure for each model across its configurations. A lead is on that best configuration, so it depends on cab, bed, engine, axle and options; the closest matching trucks are compared below. Only a maker’s own figure decides a lead.

Towing and GCWR
The Silverado 1500 tows 13,300 lb, the F-150 13,500 lb. Chevrolet’s documents disagree about a towing figure, so no leader is named.
Payload and GVWR
The Silverado 1500 carries 2,260 lb of payload, the F-150 up to 2,445 lb. The F-150 leads by 185 lb on its best configuration.
Ground clearance and angles
The Silverado 1500 has 11.2 in of ground clearance, the F-150 12.0 in. The F-150 leads by 0.8 in on its best configuration. At the best configuration: approach angle Silverado 1500 33.5°, F-150 31.0°; breakover angle Silverado 1500 not in our data, F-150 23.3°; departure angle Silverado 1500 not in our data, F-150 24.3°.
Dimensions
Length: Silverado 1500 210.9–242.4 in, F-150 209.4–243.9 in; width: Silverado 1500 81.1–81.2 in, F-150 79.9–86.6 in; height: Silverado 1500 75.4–78.3 in, F-150 75.0–79.8 in; wheelbase: Silverado 1500 126.5–157.0 in, F-150 122.8–157.2 in.
Curb weight
Curb weight: Silverado 1500 4,410–5,550 lb, F-150 from 4,391–5,608 lb.
Tires
Factory tire sizes. Silverado 1500: not in our data. F-150: 245/70R17, 265/70R17, 265/60R18, 275/65R18 and 4 more.
Fuel tank
Fuel tank: Silverado 1500 ≈22.0–28.3 gal, F-150 23.0–36.0 gal.

02 / Side by side

Every figure, group by group

Each cell is the range across the maker’s 2025 configurations of that model, with the small number of the document it comes from. A figure that is an estimate, an owners’ report or a third-party figure wears its mark and never decides a lead; a group where one model has no maker figure says so.

Towing and GCWR

MakerUS units

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Ford F-150: towing and gcwr
FigureChevrolet Silverado 15002025Ford F-1502025Leads
Max towing8,700–13,300 lb documents disagree † source 1 source 238 of 41 configs5,000–13,500 lb source 3documents disagree
GCWR14,000–19,100 lb source 1 source 438 of 41 configs12,300–19,400 lb source 3F-150 +300 lb

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Payload and GVWR

MakerUS units

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Ford F-150: payload and gvwr
FigureChevrolet Silverado 15002025Ford F-1502025Leads
Max payload1,520–2,260 lb source 239 of 41 configsup to 1,405–2,445 lb source 3 source 5F-150 +185 lb
GVWR6,700–7,300 lb source 229 of 41 configs6,220–7,400 lb source 562 of 66 configsF-150 +100 lb at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Ground clearance and angles

MakerUS units

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Ford F-150: ground clearance and angles
FigureChevrolet Silverado 15002025Ford F-1502025Leads
Ground clearance7.7–11.2 in source 28.2–12.0 in source 641 of 66 configsF-150 +0.8 in
Approach angle33.5° source 72 of 41 configs20.7–31.0° source 5 source 665 of 66 configsSilverado 1500 +2.5°
Breakover anglenot in our data17.1–23.3° source 565 of 66 configsno maker figure for one
Departure anglenot in our data18.8–24.3° source 5 source 665 of 66 configsno maker figure for one

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Dimensions

MakerUS units

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Ford F-150: dimensions
FigureChevrolet Silverado 15002025Ford F-1502025Leads
Length210.9–242.4 in source 235 of 41 configs209.4–243.9 in source 565 of 66 configsF-150 +1.5 in at the top
Width81.1–81.2 in source 231 of 41 configs79.9–86.6 in source 641 of 66 configsF-150 +5.4 in at the top
Height75.4–78.3 in source 236 of 41 configs75.0–79.8 in source 5 source 665 of 66 configsF-150 +1.5 in at the top
Wheelbase126.5–157.0 in source 233 of 41 configs122.8–157.2 in source 565 of 66 configsF-150 +0.2 in at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Curb weight

MakerUS units

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Ford F-150: curb weight
FigureChevrolet Silverado 15002025Ford F-1502025Leads
Curb weight4,410–5,550 lb source 238 of 41 configsfrom 4,391–5,608 lb source 562 of 66 configsa “from” figure

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Tires

MakerUS units

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Ford F-150: tires
FigureChevrolet Silverado 15002025Ford F-1502025Leads
Factory tire sizesnot in our data245/70R17, 265/70R17, 265/60R18, 275/65R18, 275/60R20 source 8and 3 more

No maker figure for the Silverado 1500 in this group in our data, so it names no leader. “Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Fuel tank

MakerUS units

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Ford F-150: fuel tank
FigureChevrolet Silverado 15002025Ford F-1502025Leads
Fuel tank≈22.0–28.3 gal source 223.0–36.0 gal source 856 of 66 configsF-150 +7.7 gal at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

SourcesMakerThe small number by a figure says which document it is from.
  1. 12025 Silverado 1500 Max Trailering (maximum trailer weight and GCWR chart) · Chevrolet (General Motors)
  2. 22025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Specifications (pressroom vehicle page, Specifications tab) · General Motors (Chevrolet pressroom)
  3. 32025 Ford F-150 Towing Guide (revised 01-10-25) · Ford Motor Company
  4. 42025 Chevrolet Trailering Guide (Silverado 1500 conventional and gooseneck/5th-wheel trailer weight ratings, pp. 26-30) · Chevrolet (General Motors)
  5. 52025MY F-150/Lightning BBLB (Body Builders Layout Book) · Ford Motor Company (Ford Pro Body Builder Advisory Service)
  6. 62025 Ford F-150 Truck | Pricing, Photos, Specs & More | Ford.com (specifications page) · Ford Motor Company
  7. 72025 Chevy Silverado 1500 | Pickup Truck | Chevrolet · General Motors (Chevrolet, chevrolet.com)
  8. 82025 F-150 Order Guide · Ford Motor Company

Documents last checked . How we read them and what the marks mean: how we source the numbers. A figure doesn’t match its document? Report a wrong number.

03 / Like for like

The closest matching configurations

Ranges mix every cab, bed and engine. Here is one configuration of each, matched on the options that change the figures most, named as the maker names it.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2025 Crew Cab Short Bed 4x4 2.7L Turbo
Ford F-150
2025 XL SuperCrew 5.5-ft 4x4 2.7L EcoBoost V6
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Ford F-150, closest matching configurations
FigureSilverado 1500F-150Leads
Max towing9,000 lb source 2up to 8,000 lb source 3an “up to” figure, not this configuration’s
GCWR14,500 lb source 1up to 13,500 lb source 3an “up to” figure, not this configuration’s
Max payload2,020 lb source 2up to 1,650 lb source 5an “up to” figure, not this configuration’s
GVWR7,000 lb source 26,650 lb source 5Silverado 1500 +350 lb
Ground clearance8.0 in source 29.8 in source 6F-150 +1.8 in
Approach anglenot in our data24.2° source 5no maker figure for one
Breakover anglenot in our data19.8° source 5no maker figure for one
Departure anglenot in our data21.0° source 5no maker figure for one
Curb weight4,950 lb source 2from 4,941 lb source 5a “from” figure
Length231.9 in source 2232.0 in source 5F-150 +0.1 in
Wheelbase147.4 in source 2145.4 in source 5Silverado 1500 +2.0 in
Factory tire sizesnot in our data265/70R17 source 8
Fuel tank≈24.0 gal source 236.0 gal source 8F-150 +12.0 gal
  • Each is its model’s lowest trim in a crew cab with four-wheel drive and the shortest bed, with the first engine and gearbox the maker lists for it.
  • A figure marked “with” needs that factory package; one without is the configuration as it comes.

04 / Top figures

Which configuration earns each top figure

The leads above are between each model’s best configuration. Here is which configuration that is, and the factory package it needs.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

  • Max towing 13,300 lb: Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD Duramax 3.0L I-6 with Max Trailering Package
  • GCWR 19,100 lb: Crew Cab Short Bed 4x4 6.2L V8 with Max Trailering Package + 20-inch wheels
  • Max payload 2,260 lb: Regular Cab Standard Bed 2WD 2.7L Turbo
  • Ground clearance 11.2 in: ZR2 Crew Cab Short Bed 4x4 6.2L V8
  • Approach angle 33.5°: ZR2 Crew Cab Short Bed 4x4 6.2L V8

Ford F-150

  • Max towing 13,500 lb: XLT SuperCrew 6.5-ft 4x4 3.5L EcoBoost V6 with 3.55 rear axle ratio + Tow/Haul Package (53T) + Max Tow Axle upgrade (XL5 / XL7)
  • GCWR 19,400 lb: XLT SuperCrew 5.5-ft 4x4 3.5L EcoBoost V6 with 3.55 rear axle ratio + Tow/Haul Package (53T) + Max Tow Axle upgrade (XL5 / XL7)
  • Max payload up to 2,445 lb: XL Regular Cab 8-ft 4x2 3.5L EcoBoost V6
  • Ground clearance 12.0 in: Raptor SuperCrew 5.5-ft 4x4 3.5L EcoBoost High Output V6
  • Approach angle 31.0°: Raptor SuperCrew 5.5-ft 4x4 3.5L EcoBoost High Output V6

05 / Keep going

Both models, and other matchups

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06 / FAQ

Questions people ask

Which tows more, the Silverado 1500 or the F-150?

The Silverado 1500 tows 13,300 lb, the F-150 13,500 lb. Chevrolet’s documents disagree about a towing figure, so no leader is named. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2025 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

Which has more payload, the Silverado 1500 or the F-150?

The Silverado 1500 carries 2,260 lb of payload, the F-150 up to 2,445 lb. The F-150 leads by 185 lb on its best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2025 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

Which has more ground clearance, the Silverado 1500 or the F-150?

The Silverado 1500 has 11.2 in of ground clearance, the F-150 12.0 in. The F-150 leads by 0.8 in on its best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2025 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

How do the Silverado 1500 and the F-150 compare in size?

Length: Silverado 1500 210.9–242.4 in, F-150 209.4–243.9 in; wheelbase: Silverado 1500 126.5–157.0 in, F-150 122.8–157.2 in. The range runs across cab, bed and wheelbase choices.

Which model years does this Silverado 1500 vs F-150 comparison use?

This page compares the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (Silverado 1500 T1, 2019–present) and 2025 Ford F-150 (F-150 14th gen, 2021–present): the newest model year in which both have maker figures, in US-market units. Newer model years in our data (Silverado 1500 2026 and F-150 2026) have too few maker figures to compare, so the page uses the newest year in which both have enough.