The 2025 Chevrolet Colorado and 2025 Ford Maverick are competitive front-runners in the midsize pickup market. Though both options have their perks, they have distinctly different features. The Colorado is better at towing and offers higher horsepower, but the Maverick has better fuel economy, a larger infotainment display, and an impressive performance. Here’s how they stack up.
The Ford Maverick’s sleek design gives it a futuristic look, while the Chevrolet Colorado matches the Silverado’s style on a smaller scale.
The 2025 Ford Maverick’s sleek redesign includes darkened headlamp covers, fresh wheels, and a suite of aggressive new grilles. The truck bed features a versatile FLEXBED storage system with a 12-volt power outlet. Creative new features add utility in unexpected places, such as the truck bed tie-downs that double as bottle openers.
The Colorado offers an adjustable midposition in the tailgate so you can transport longer items of up to 500 pounds. Eight fixed tie-downs come standard, with 17 tie-downs available. You can also opt for an available 120-volt outlet.
Every Maverick comes with a four-door crew cab and seating for five. Comfort features include convenient audio controls on the tilting and telescoping steering wheel and adjustable lumbar support in the front row. Upper trims offer added features such as ambient interior lighting, power front seats, and dual-zone automatic climate control. You can also upgrade your Maverick with luxurious options such as bronze-hued accents. The cab offers excellent visibility thanks to its boxy shape.
The Colorado is a four-door crew cab as well. It features an updated steering wheel and gauge cluster. Though the controls are chunky, most are easy to find. However, instead of physical knobs, the headlight controls are now integrated with the touch screen, which may be difficult for you to operate depending on your dexterity.
The Maverick is the peppier option of the two, jumping from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.9 seconds with the turbo four engine. The Colorado ZR2 took 6.8 seconds to do the same. Also, with the Maverick’s improved fuel efficiency, you’ll enjoy better bang for your buck at the gas station.
The Maverick comes with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder base engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission that delivers 238 horsepower. The optional hybrid powertrain features a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and electric motor that deliver 191 horsepower combined. The Maverick comes standard with front-wheel drive, though all-wheel drive is optional.
The 2025 Chevrolet Colorado comes with a 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and delivers 310 horsepower.
The hybrid Maverick gets up to 42 mpg city and 33 mpg highway. With the standard engine, you’ll get 23 mpg city and 30 mpg highway.
The 2025 Chevrolet Colorado simply can’t measure up when it comes to fuel economy. With all-wheel drive, the Colorado gets 18 mpg city and 22 mpg highway. The rear-wheel drive option is slightly better at 20 mpg city and 24 mpg highway, but it still falls short of the Maverick’s efficiency.
Comparing the Ford Maverick vs. the Chevrolet Colorado specs, the Colorado leads in terms of hauling and towing.
Equipped with a towing package, the Maverick can tow up to 4,000 pounds using its hybrid powertrain and all-wheel drive. Its standard towing capacity is 2,000 pounds.
Towing capacity varies by trim and package. While the Colorado ZR2 offers 6,000 pounds of towing capacity, a properly equipped Colorado can tow up to 7,700 pounds, making it the best in its class for this category.
The 2025 Ford Maverick’s 1,500-pound payload capacity provides ample functionality in both the hybrid and standard configurations. The maximum payload for the Chevrolet Colorado is slightly higher at 1,685 pounds.
If you’re looking for a spacious screen for your infotainment needs, the Maverick is a clear winner. Both the Maverick and Colorado offer a robust suite of safety features and driver-assistance options.
The 2025 Ford Maverick features the largest standard center screen in its class at 13.2 inches, putting infotainment and connectivity front and center. Wireless compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto streamlines your experience, while the onboard Wi-Fi hot spot keeps you connected everywhere. Wireless smartphone charging keeps all your devices powered.
The infotainment screen on the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado falls short of the Maverick’s offerings, measuring just 11.3 inches. You’ll still enjoy wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. Google is available as an added subscription service. You can charge your devices using one of the Colorado’s two USB ports.
The Maverick’s standard driver-assistance technology includes adaptive cruise control, automatic high-beam headlamps, and lane-keep assist. On the TREMOR and LARIAT trims, you’ll find an advanced adaptive cruise control system with speed limit sign recognition and lane-centering technology. With the available 360-degree camera, you can keep an eye on your surroundings and easily hook up your trailer.
The 2025 Chevrolet Colorado comes with the standard Chevy Safety Assist package. This includes lane-keep assist, lane departure warning, forward-collision warning, and automatic emergency braking. New features for the 2025 lineup include rear park assist, rear cross-traffic braking, and blind-zone steering assist. Adaptive cruise control is available on select trims.
Get a behind-the-wheel experience to help you make your final choice. At Planet Ford Dallas, we can give you a complete tour of the 2025 Ford Maverick and schedule a test-drive so you can experience its performance and perks for yourself.