2025 Chevrolet
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2024 Ford
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| MPG - City | 14 - 20 MPG | 16 - 21 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 16 - 23 MPG | 18 - 25 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 2 - 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 62.9 - 89.1 ft3 | 43.5 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 305 - 355 hp | 270 - 405 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 8,800 - 13,300 lbs | 5,510 - 7,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 210.9 - 242.4 in | 210.6 - 210.9 in |
| Exterior Width | 81.1 - 81.2 in | 79.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 44.5 in
Rear 35.2 - 43.4 in |
Front 43.7 in
Rear 34.6 - 38.3 in |
| Head Room |
Front 43.0 - 43.1 in
Rear 39.9 - 40.1 in |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.8 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers passengers in its extended cab about the same head- and legroom as the Ford Ranger.
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 will be a favorite with tall drivers and their passengers, since it has much greater head- and legroom than the Ford Ranger.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 as you will with the Ford Ranger, as they can travel a similar number of miles on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Ford Ranger, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is much wider than the Ford Ranger, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
If you go with the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Ford Ranger.
Handling
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a larger turning radius than the Ford Ranger, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is clearly the choice over the Ford Ranger for pulling heavy loads.
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a little more horsepower than the Ford Ranger.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 does a much better job of transmitting the horsepower of the engine to the wheels than the Ford Ranger.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit the same number of people in the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 as you will the Ford Ranger.
You'll be able to haul more material in the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 than the Ford Ranger, due to its significantly greater cargo capacity.