Chevrolet Colorado vs RAM 3500
Overview | |
Years produced2004-2012 | Years produced2011-Present |
MSRP$29,500 | MSRP$46,570 |
Average price$33,973 | Average price$61,449 |
Listings1536 | Listings2367 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryMidsize trucks are having a moment. Rugged, off-road-ready lifestyle pickups and SUVs are all currently in vogue. In the past few years, we’ve seen redesigns for the Ford Ranger, the Nissan Frontier, and, long-awaited, the Toyota Tacoma. General Motors has joined the party with a redesigned GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado. The popularity of smaller trucks has ebbed and flowed through the decades, but based on all of these redesigns, automakers are convinced that there are sales to be made. One way these trucks have evolved is by pivoting from downsized work vehicles offering weekend-warrior and lifestyle-off-roader versions, to focusing specifically on those weekend warrior and lifestyle shoppers. Verdict: The Colorado has evolved from merely offering more content and upgraded versions to focusing on well-equipped, upgraded trims catering to recreation more than work. | |
Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.7L 237 hp I4 | Engine |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity3 |
Horsepower237 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City19 | MPG City |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.7L 237 hp I4 | Engine Name6.4L 410 hp V8 |
Torque260 lb-ft @ 1200 rpm | Torque429 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower237 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower410 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity3 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length61.7 in | Bed Length98.3 in |
Curb Weight4280 lbs | Curb Weight6056 lbs |
Height78.8 in | Height77.8 in |
Length213.0 in | Length232.0 in |
Width84.4 in | Width83.5 in |
Wheelbase131.4 in | Wheelbase140.2 in |
Maximum Payload1490 lbs | Maximum Payload4640 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7700 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity26780 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity15470 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2004-2012 | 2011-Present |
MSRP | $29,500 | $46,570 |
Average price | $33,973 | $61,449 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Midsize trucks are having a moment. Rugged, off-road-ready lifestyle pickups and SUVs are all currently in vogue. In the past few years, we’ve seen redesigns for the Ford Ranger, the Nissan Frontier, and, long-awaited, the Toyota Tacoma. General Motors has joined the party with a redesigned GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado. The popularity of smaller trucks has ebbed and flowed through the decades, but based on all of these redesigns, automakers are convinced that there are sales to be made. One way these trucks have evolved is by pivoting from downsized work vehicles offering weekend-warrior and lifestyle-off-roader versions, to focusing specifically on those weekend warrior and lifestyle shoppers. Verdict: The Colorado has evolved from merely offering more content and upgraded versions to focusing on well-equipped, upgraded trims catering to recreation more than work. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.7L 237 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | 4X2 | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 3 |
Horsepower | 237 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
MPG City | 19 | |
MPG Highway | 24 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.7L 237 hp I4 | 6.4L 410 hp V8 |
Torque | 260 lb-ft @ 1200 rpm | 429 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 237 hp @ 5600 rpm | 410 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | |
MPG Highway | 24 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 3 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 61.7 in | 98.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4280 lbs | 6056 lbs |
Height | 78.8 in | 77.8 in |
Length | 213.0 in | 232.0 in |
Width | 84.4 in | 83.5 in |
Wheelbase | 131.4 in | 140.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1490 lbs | 4640 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7700 lbs | 26780 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 15470 lbs | |
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