Compare the2023 Ford F-150VS 2022 Chevrolet Silverado Limited

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Payload and Towing
Ergonomics
Economic Advantages
Recommendations

Safety

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For enhanced safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Ford F-150 are height-adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of driver and passenger heights. A better fit can prevent injuries and the increased comfort also encourages passengers to buckle up. The Chevrolet Silverado Limited doesn’t offer height-adjustable seat belts.

The F-150 has standard Post Collision Braking, which automatically apply the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Silverado Limited doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

Over 200 people are killed each year when backed over by motor vehicles. The F-150 offers optional Reverse Brake Assist that uses rear sensors to monitor and automatically apply the brakes to prevent a rear collision. The Silverado Limited doesn’t offer backup collision prevention brakes.

The F-150’s optional driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The Silverado Limited doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

Both the F-150 and the Silverado Limited have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rearview cameras, available four-wheel drive, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Ford F-150 is safer than the Chevrolet Silverado Limited:

	F-150	Silverado Limited
OVERALL STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
	Passenger
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
Chest Compression	.4 inches	.6 inches
Neck Injury Risk	28%	62%
Neck Stress	152 lbs.	204 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	104/35 lbs.	321/499 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Ford F-150 is safer than the Chevrolet Silverado Limited:

	F-150	Silverado Limited
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	31	73
Hip Force	142 lbs.	237 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Max Damage Depth	13 inches	15 inches
Spine Acceleration	39 G’s	47 G’s
Hip Force	432 lbs.	473 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

For its top level performance in IIHS driver and passenger-side small overlap frontal, moderate overlap frontal, side impact, roof strength and head restraint tests, its standard vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention system, its standard vehicle-to-pedestrian front crash prevention system, and its available headlight’s “Good” rating, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety grants the F-150 the rating of “Top Safety Pick” for 2022, a rating granted to only 164 vehicles tested by the IIHS. The Silverado Limited does not qualify as a “Top Safety Pick.”

Warranty

The F-150’s corrosion warranty is unlimited miles longer than the Silverado Limited’s (unlimited vs. 100,000 miles).

Reliability

For smoother operation, better efficiency and fewer moving parts, the engines in the F-150 have an overhead cam design, rather than the old pushrod design of some of the engines in the Silverado Limited.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the F-150’s reliability 18 points higher than the Silverado Limited.

Engine

The F-150 has more powerful engines than the Silverado Limited:

	Horsepower	Torque
F-150 2.7 turbo V6	325 HP	400 lbs.-ft.
F-150 5.0 DOHC V8	400 HP	410 lbs.-ft.
F-150 3.5 turbo V6	400 HP	500 lbs.-ft.
F-150 3.5 turbo V6 hybrid	430 HP	570 lbs.-ft.
Silverado Limited 2.7 turbo 4-cylinder	310 HP	348 lbs.-ft.
Silverado Limited 5.3 V8	355 HP	383 lbs.-ft.
Silverado Limited 6.2 V8	420 HP	460 lbs.-ft.

As tested in Consumer Reports the Ford F-150 turbo V6 is faster than the Chevrolet Silverado Limited V8:

	F-150	Silverado Limited
Zero to 60 MPH	6.7 sec	6.9 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	96 MPH	94 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the F-150 gets better mileage than the Silverado Limited:

			MPG
F-150
	RWD	3.5 turbo V6 Hybrid	25 city/26 hwy
		2.7 turbo V6	20 city/26 hwy
		3.3 DOHC V6	19 city/24 hwy
		3.5 turbo V6	18 city/24 hwy
		5.0 V8	17 city/24 hwy
	AWD	3.5 turbo V6 Hybrid	23 city/23 hwy
		2.7 turbo V6	19 city/24 hwy
		3.3 DOHC V6	19 city/22 hwy
		3.5 turbo V6	18 city/23 hwy
		5.0 V8	16 city/22 hwy
		Tremor 3.5 turbo V6	16 city/20 hwy
Silverado Limited
	RWD	2.7 turbo 4-cyl.	19 city/22 hwy
		5.3 OHV V8	16 city/21 hwy
	AWD	Z71 3.0 turbo 6-cyl. Diesel	20 city/23 hwy
		2.7 turbo 4-cyl.	17 city/20 hwy
		5.3 OHV V8	15 city/20 hwy
		Trail Boss 2.7 turbo 4-cyl.	16 city/18 hwy
		5.3 OHV V8	15 city/19 hwy
		Trail Boss 6.2 OHV V8	15 city/19 hwy
		6.2 OHV V8	14 city/19 hwy

Regenerative brakes improve the F-150 PowerBoost’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The Silverado Limited doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

Regardless of its engine, the F-150’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip (not available PowerBoost). The Silverado Limited V8 10-speed doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.

The F-150 SuperCrew’s standard fuel tank has 2 gallons more fuel capacity than the Silverado Limited Double/Crew Cab’s standard fuel tank (26 vs. 24 gallons). The F-150’s optional fuel tank has 8 gallons more fuel capacity than the Silverado Limited Regular Cab’s standard fuel tank (36 vs. 28 gallons).

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the F-150’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the Silverado Limited:

	F-150	Silverado Limited
Front Rotors	13.8 inches	13.5 inches

The F-150 stops shorter than the Silverado Limited:

	F-150	Silverado Limited
60 to 0 MPH	126 feet	134 feet	Motor Trend
60 to 0 MPH (Wet)	143 feet	163 feet	Consumer Reports

Tires and Wheels

The F-150 Limited’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Silverado Limited’s optional 50 series tires.

Suspension and Handling

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the F-150’s wheelbase is longer than on the Silverado Limited:

	F-150	Silverado Limited
Regular Cab Standard Bed	122.8 inches	n/a
Extended Cab Long Bed	164.1 inches	n/a
Crew Cab Standard Bed	157.2 inches	157 inches

The F-150 5.5-foot XLT SuperCrew 4x4 handles at .76 G’s, while the Silverado 1500 Limited Short Bed LT Trail Boss Crew Cab pulls only .69 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The F-150 5.5-foot XLT SuperCrew 4x4 executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 2 seconds quicker than the Silverado 1500 Limited Short Bed LT Trail Boss Crew Cab (28 seconds @ .62 average G’s vs. 30 seconds @ .55 average G’s).

For better maneuverability, the F-150 6.5-foot Regular Cab’s turning circle is 3.4 feet tighter than the Silverado 1500 Limited Long Bed Regular Cab’s (41.2 feet vs. 44.6 feet).

For greater off-road capability the F-150 8-foot SuperCab has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Silverado 1500 Limited Standard Bed Crew Cab (8.7 vs. 8 inches), allowing the F-150 to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

Chassis

The Ford F-150 may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs up to about 450 pounds less than the Chevrolet Silverado Limited.

The F-150 6.5-foot Regular Cab is 1 foot, 8.4 inches shorter than the Silverado 1500 Limited Long Bed Regular Cab, making the F-150 easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

As tested by Car and Driver while under full throttle, the interior of the F-150 5.5-foot Lariat SuperCrew 4x4 is quieter than the Silverado 1500 Limited Short Bed High Country Crew Cab 4x4 (72 vs. 76 dB).

Passenger Space

The F-150 Regular Cab has 1.6 inches more front hip room and .6 inches more front shoulder room than the Silverado Limited Regular Cab.

The F-150 SuperCab has 1.3 inches more front hip room, .7 inches more front shoulder room, .4 inches more rear headroom, 2.4 inches more rear hip room and 1.2 inches more rear shoulder room than the Silverado Limited Double Cab.

The F-150 SuperCrew has 1.3 inches more front hip room, .7 inches more front shoulder room, .3 inches more rear headroom, .2 inches more rear legroom, 2.4 inches more rear hip room and .8 inches more rear shoulder room than the Silverado Limited Crew Cab.

Cargo Capacity

A low lift-over bed design makes loading and unloading the F-150 Regular Cab easier. The F-150 Regular Cab’s bed lift-over height is 34.7 inches, while the Silverado Limited’s liftover is 36.1 inches. The F-150 SuperCrew’s liftover is only 34 inches.

The Ford F-150 has a standard Tailgate Lift Assist, which prevents the heavy tailgate from falling with a crash and causing injury. It allows adults and children to easily open and close the tailgate with one hand to better facilitate loading and unloading. Tailgate assist costs extra on the Chevrolet Silverado Limited.

Both the F-150 and Silverado Limited have bed indentations that accommodate 2x4’s for two-tiered loading, but the F-150 also has indentations to separate the cargo box into three different sections length-wise.

Payload and Towing

Maximum trailer towing in the Chevrolet Silverado Limited is limited to 13300 pounds. The F-150 SuperCab offers up to a 14,000 lbs. towing capacity.

The F-150 has much higher optional payload capacities than the Silverado Limited:

	F-150	Silverado Limited
Regular Cab 150	3325 lbs.	2280 lbs.
Extended Cab 150	3010 lbs.	2190 lbs.
Crew Cab 150	2900 lbs.	2180 lbs.
Regular Cab 150 4x4	3050 lbs.	2160 lbs.
Extended Cab 150 4x4	2765 lbs.	2180 lbs.
Crew Cab 150 4x4	2650 lbs.	2170 lbs.

Ergonomics

The F-150’s standard power locks allow the driver or passenger to lock or unlock all the doors at a touch without leaning over. Power locks cost extra on the Silverado Limited.

In case you lock your keys in your vehicle, or don’t have them with you, you can let yourself in using the F-150’s available exterior PIN entry system. The Silverado Limited doesn’t offer an exterior PIN entry system, and its extra cost OnStar® can’t unlock the doors if the vehicle doesn’t have cell phone reception or the driver can’t contact the service.

The F-150’s standard speed-sensitive wipers speed up when the vehicle does, so that the driver doesn’t have to continually adjust the speed of the wipers. The Silverado Limited’s manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted. The F-150’s optional wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically according to the amount of rainfall on the windshield.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) conducts detailed tests on headlights for their range both straight ahead and in curves and to be certain they don’t exceed acceptable amounts of glare to oncoming drivers. The F-150’s available headlights were rated “Good” by the IIHS, while the Silverado Limited’s headlights are rated “Poor.”

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the F-150 offers optional cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The Silverado Limited doesn’t offer cornering lights. The F-150 (except XL) also offers optional adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle.

The F-150 has a standard center folding armrest for the driver and front passenger. A center armrest helps combat driver fatigue. The Silverado Limited Work Truck doesn’t offer a front seat center armrest.

The F-150 (except XL/XLT/Lariat) offers optional massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the Silverado Limited.

The F-150 (except XL/XLT)’s optional Park Assist can parallel park by itself, with the driver only controlling speed with the brake pedal. The Silverado Limited doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

Economic Advantages

Insurance will cost less for the F-150 owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the F-150 will cost $485 less than the Silverado Limited over a five-year period.

Recommendations

J.D. Power and Associates rated the F-150 second among large light duty pickups in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The Silverado Limited isn’t in the top three.

The F-150 was chosen as one of Car and Driver’s “Top Five/10Best Trucks” for 2 of the last 6 years. The Silverado Limited hasn’t been picked since 2008.

Motor Trend selected the F-150 as their 2018 Truck of the Year. The Silverado was Truck of the Year in 2011.

The Ford F-Series outsold the Chevrolet Silverado by 35% during the 2022 model year.

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