2024 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2024 RAM 3500 Review

Picture of the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado

2024 Chevrolet
Colorado

MSRP*: $29,500 to $46,800
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Picture of the 2024 RAM 3500

2024 RAM
3500

MSRP*: $46,255 to $79,140
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MPG - City 17 - 20 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 19 - 25 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 - 6 seats
Cargo Space 41.9 ft3 57.5 - 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 310-hp, 2.7-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 370-hp, 6.7-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Diesel Fuel)
  • 410-hp, 6.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 237 - 310 hp 370 - 410 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 7,700 lbs 14,290 - 23,000 lbs
Exterior Length 212.7 - 213.2 in 232.0 - 260.8 in
Exterior Width 74.9 - 78.1 in 79.4 in
Leg Room Front 45.2 in
Rear 34.7 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 40.2 - 43.1 in
Head Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 38.3 in
Front 39.8 - 40.9 in
Rear 39.8 - 40.3 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
Due to its greater head- and legroom, passengers in the extended cab will be able to stretch out a lot more in the RAM 3500 than in the Chevrolet Colorado. The Chevrolet Colorado will be a favorite with tall drivers and their passengers, since it has much greater head- and legroom than the RAM 3500.

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). Clearly, the Chevrolet Colorado is a better financial choice over the RAM 3500, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Chevrolet Colorado is much slimmer than the RAM 3500, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Chevrolet Colorado, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the RAM 3500.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the RAM 3500 is clearly the choice over the Chevrolet Colorado for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Chevrolet Colorado is clearly outclassed by the RAM 3500.

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 RAM 3500.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit the same number of people in the Chevrolet Colorado as you will the RAM 3500. The RAM 3500 has a lot more cargo capacity for hauling lumber or gardening supplies than the Chevrolet Colorado.