Ford Ranger vs Chevrolet Colorado
Overview | |
Years produced1983-2011 | Years produced2004-2012 |
MSRP$32,720 | MSRP$29,500 |
Average price$33,692 | Average price$34,560 |
Listings1452 | Listings1423 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews Summary | |
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 | |
Engine2.3L 270 hp I4 | Engine2.7L 237 hp I4 |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive Train4X2 |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower237 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway24 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.3L 270 hp I4 | Engine Name2.7L 237 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque260 lb-ft @ 1200 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower237 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway24 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length59.6 in | Bed Length61.7 in |
Curb Weight4203 lbs | Curb Weight4280 lbs |
Height74.0 in | Height78.8 in |
Length210.6 in | Length213.0 in |
Width86.7 in | Width84.4 in |
Wheelbase128.7 in | Wheelbase131.4 in |
Maximum Payload1805 lbs | Maximum Payload1490 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity7700 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1983-2011 | 2004-2012 |
MSRP | $32,720 | $29,500 |
Average price | $33,692 | $34,560 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.2 | 4.3 |
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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.3L 270 hp I4 | 2.7L 237 hp I4 |
Drive Train | 4X2 | 4X2 |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 237 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
MPG City | 21 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 24 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.3L 270 hp I4 | 2.7L 237 hp I4 |
Torque | 260 lb-ft @ 1200 rpm | |
Horsepower | 237 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 24 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 59.6 in | 61.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4203 lbs | 4280 lbs |
Height | 74.0 in | 78.8 in |
Length | 210.6 in | 213.0 in |
Width | 86.7 in | 84.4 in |
Wheelbase | 128.7 in | 131.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1805 lbs | 1490 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7500 lbs | 7700 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | |
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