2025 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2024 Ford Ranger Review

Picture of the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado

2025 Chevrolet
Colorado

MSRP*: $31,900 to $49,600
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2024 Ford
Ranger

MSRP*: $32,820 to $55,720
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MPG - City 16 - 19 MPG 16 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 16 - 24 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 310 hp 270 - 405 hp
Towing Capacity 6,000 - 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
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Chevrolet Colorado as you will with the Ford Ranger, as they can travel a similar number of miles on a tank of gas.

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). Whether you pick the Chevrolet Colorado or the Ford Ranger, it's going to cost you about the same.

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
If you've got something you need to tow, the Chevrolet Colorado will do just as well as the Ford Ranger, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Chevrolet Colorado has a little more 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.