If you’re wanting a rugged work truck, the Silverado is one of the best. Well, we feel it is the best option on the market and we want to prove that you. We’ll be taking a look at the Ford F-150 in comparison to see why the Chevy Silverado is the one you should get.
Key Takeaways
- The Silverado offers better fuel economy, despite the F-150 coming with a hybrid option.
- The F-150 can tow just a tiny bit more, but if you're reaching the upper limits of towing capacity, you might need something larger as is.
- If you’re planning on using the bed a lot, the F-150’s isn't the best.
Which has better mileage: Silverado
While MPG isn’t a huge area that most people think of, it will play a factor into which model is better. The Silverado, which offers a diesel option, will get you better mileage.
The 3.0L V6 diesel that the Silverado has gets you 26 MPG combined, as rated by the EPA. This gets you 23 city miles, and 29 highway miles. When paired with the 24-gallon tank, you will get up to 624 miles of range.
The most efficient engine on the F-150 is the 3.5L V6. This engine has an EPA rating of 23 MPG combined. Getting you 22 city miles, and 24 highway miles. When pairing it with the 24-gallon tank, you can go up to 529 miles. It does offer a 36-gallon tank, getting you 800 miles of range, but that will cost you well over $100 to fill.
Which has better towing: F-150, but not by much.
The biggest aspect to getting a truck is how much it can tow. While the F-150 does have a slightly higher towing capacity at 13,500-pounds, the Silverado isn’t far behind at 13,200-pounds. Both of these trucks will do most of what you need it to, and if you need more than what the Silverado can give you, then you’d probably need a heavy-duty truck.
While it isn’t towing, the F-150 also has better payload capacity, but much like the towing capacity, it’s only by a few hundred pounds. The F-150 can be loaded up with 2,455-pounds, while the Silverado can be loaded up with 2,280-pounds.
While it is impressive, the F-150’s bed does have some problems. Despite being able to carry more weight, you may not want to. This is because the bed is aluminum. While it does let you load the back with more weight, this will get dinged up more, and in worst cases, sometimes get holes.
The Silverado comes with a “Durabed” that is made with roll-formed high-strength steel. While it is heavier, and does have a negative impact on the overall payload capacity, it can take more of a beating. If you’re planning on doing some serious work the Silverado will do what you need, and without needing to pay extra on a bedliner.
Which is a better truck for handymen: Silverado
If you’re looking for the best model that will let you get the most work done, then look no further than the Silverado. The base trim doesn’t come with the most flashy features on the market, but it does come with things that are needed to get stuff done.
While the F-150 only comes with 4 cargo tie-downs, the Silverado comes with 12. This makes it even easier for you to secure your load, and be sure that it isn’t going anywhere.
Which is better: 2025 Silverado or F-150?
The Silverado is the best option for most cases. While it does offer slightly less strength when it comes to towing, and payload, you will rarely reach those limits. Come on down to Coleman today for a test drive, or if you have more questions!