Ford F-250 Super Duty vs Chevrolet Colorado
Overview | |
Years produced1999-Present | Years produced2004-2012 |
MSRP$43,970 | MSRP$29,500 |
Average price$48,379 | Average price$33,973 |
Listings1154 | Listings1536 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryVerdict: Within the full-size, heavy-duty truck market, some options are more optimized for specific duties, such as towing, off-roading, plowing, and hauling people and gear. While rivals such as the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and Ram 2500 Heavy Duty offer more capability in some areas, the Ford F-250 Super Duty is an exceptionally well-rounded large pickup. It is offered in a wide range of trims, ensuring shoppers have a preferred model that meets their needs and (just as crucially) meets their budget. | |
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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine2.7L 237 hp I4 |
Drive Train | Drive Train4X2 |
Seating Capacity3 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower237 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway24 |
Engine | |
Engine Name6.8L 405 hp V8 | Engine Name2.7L 237 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque260 lb-ft @ 1200 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower237 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway24 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity3 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length98.1 in | Bed Length61.7 in |
Cargo Space11.6 cu ft | Cargo Space |
Curb Weight5697 lbs | Curb Weight4280 lbs |
Height78.9 in | Height78.8 in |
Length231.8 in | Length213.0 in |
Width105.9 in | Width84.4 in |
Wheelbase141.6 in | Wheelbase131.4 in |
Maximum Payload4268 lbs | Maximum Payload1490 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity23000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity7700 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity14800 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1999-Present | 2004-2012 |
MSRP | $43,970 | $29,500 |
Average price | $48,379 | $33,973 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Verdict: Within the full-size, heavy-duty truck market, some options are more optimized for specific duties, such as towing, off-roading, plowing, and hauling people and gear. While rivals such as the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and Ram 2500 Heavy Duty offer more capability in some areas, the Ford F-250 Super Duty is an exceptionally well-rounded large pickup. It is offered in a wide range of trims, ensuring shoppers have a preferred model that meets their needs and (just as crucially) meets their budget. | 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. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.7L 237 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | 4X2 | |
Seating Capacity | 3 | 5 |
Horsepower | 237 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
MPG City | 19 | |
MPG Highway | 24 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.8L 405 hp V8 | 2.7L 237 hp I4 |
Torque | 260 lb-ft @ 1200 rpm | |
Horsepower | 237 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | |
MPG Highway | 24 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 3 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 98.1 in | 61.7 in |
Cargo Space | 11.6 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 5697 lbs | 4280 lbs |
Height | 78.9 in | 78.8 in |
Length | 231.8 in | 213.0 in |
Width | 105.9 in | 84.4 in |
Wheelbase | 141.6 in | 131.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 4268 lbs | 1490 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 23000 lbs | 7700 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 14800 lbs | |
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