2024 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2024 Ford Ranger Review

Picture of the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado

2024 Chevrolet
Colorado

MSRP*: $29,800 to $47,100
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Picture of the 2024 Ford Ranger

2024 Ford
Ranger

MSRP*: $32,720 to $55,620
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MPG - City 17 - 20 MPG 16 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 19 - 25 MPG 18 - 25 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 41.9 ft3 43.5 ft3
Engine
  • 310-hp, 2.7-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 270-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 315-hp, 2.7-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 405-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 237 - 310 hp 270 - 405 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 7,700 lbs 5,510 - 7,500 lbs
Exterior Length 212.7 - 213.2 in 210.6 - 210.9 in
Exterior Width 74.9 - 78.1 in 79.0 in
Leg Room Front 45.2 in
Rear 34.7 in
Front 43.7 in
Rear 34.6 - 38.3 in
Head Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 38.3 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.8 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 Colorado than the Ford Ranger. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Chevrolet Colorado and the Ford Ranger.

Convenience
The Chevrolet Colorado requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Ford Ranger, making it more convenient to drive.

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). When looking only at MSRP, the Chevrolet Colorado will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Ford Ranger.

Dimensions
Since the Chevrolet Colorado is much slimmer than the Ford Ranger, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the Chevrolet Colorado takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Ford Ranger.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Ford Ranger is clearly the choice over the Chevrolet Colorado for pulling heavy loads. The Chevrolet Colorado has a little less horsepower than the Ford Ranger.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Chevrolet Colorado does a much better job of transmitting the horsepower of the engine to the wheels than the Ford Ranger.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit the same number of people in the Chevrolet Colorado as you will the Ford Ranger. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of lumber or gardening supplies into the bed of the Chevrolet Colorado as you will with the Ford Ranger.