2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. 2024 Ford Maverick Review

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2024 Chevrolet
Silverado 1500

MSRP*: $36,800 to $69,900
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2024 Ford
Maverick

MSRP*: $23,815 to $34,855
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MPG - City 14 - 20 MPG 20 - 42 MPG
MPG - Hwy 17 - 22 MPG 24 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 2 - 6 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 62.9 - 89.1 ft3 33.3 ft3
Engine
  • 305-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
  • 310-hp, 2.7-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 420-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 250-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic, Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 305 - 355 hp 191 - 250 hp
Towing Capacity 8,800 - 13,300 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 210.9 - 242.4 in 199.7 - 200.7 in
Exterior Width 81.1 - 81.2 in 72.6 in
Leg Room Front 44.5 in
Rear 35.2 - 43.4 in
Front 42.8 in
Rear 35.9 - 36.9 in
Head Room Front 43.0 - 43.1 in
Rear 39.9 - 40.1 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 39.6 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the extended cab may find themselves a little more squished in the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 than the Ford Maverick. 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 Maverick.

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 Maverick, 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 Maverick, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is much wider than the Ford Maverick, 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 Maverick.

Handling
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a significantly larger turning radius than the Ford Maverick, making it much 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 Maverick for pulling heavy loads. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a little more horsepower than the Ford Maverick.

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 Maverick.

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 Maverick. You'll be able to haul more material in the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 than the Ford Maverick, due to its significantly greater cargo capacity.