2024 Chevrolet
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2025 RAM
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| MPG - City | 17 - 20 MPG | 15 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 19 - 25 MPG | 21 - 26 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 - 6 seats |
| Cargo Space | 41.9 ft3 | 40.6 - 61.5 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 237 - 310 hp | 305 - 540 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 - 7,700 lbs | 6,370 - 11,140 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 212.7 - 213.2 in | 228.9 - 241.8 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.9 - 78.1 in | 82.1 - 88.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 45.2 in
Rear 34.7 in |
Front 40.9 in
Rear 35.6 - 45.2 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 38.3 in |
Front 40.9 in
Rear 39.2 - 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.
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 1500 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 1500.
Convenience
With the RAM 1500 you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Chevrolet Colorado, due to its tank size and fuel economy.
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 1500, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Chevrolet Colorado is much slimmer than the RAM 1500, 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 1500.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the RAM 1500 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 1500.
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 1500.
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 1500.
The RAM 1500 has a lot more cargo capacity for hauling lumber or gardening supplies than the Chevrolet Colorado.