Chevrolet Colorado vs. Ford Ranger

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2026 Chevrolet Colorado
$32,400
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$32,400
Starting MSRP
$33,550
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
7,700 lbs
Towing Capacity
3,500 lbs
Towing Capacity
-
Towing Capacity
62 in
Bed Length
60 in
Bed Length
-
Bed Length
Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
19 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
21 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
310 hp
Horsepower
270 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

2.7L/-TBD-
Displacement
2.3 L/140
Displacement
-
Displacement
Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
310 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
270 @ 5500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
430 @ 3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
310 @ 3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
8-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission Options
10-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
19 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
21 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

255/65R17
Rear Tire Size
P255/70SR17
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
17 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
255/65R17
Spare Tire Size
Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
17 x 8 in
Spare Wheel Size
Full-Size in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
255/65R17
Front Tire Size
P255/70SR17
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
17 x 8 in
Front Wheel Size
17 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material

Suspension

N/A
Axle Type - Front
Independent
Axle Type - Front
-
Axle Type - Front
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Suspension Type - Front
Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
N/A
Axle Type - Rear
Rigid Axle
Axle Type - Rear
-
Axle Type - Rear

Steering

Electric Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
43 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

Measurements

74.91 w/Mirrors Folded, 84.4 w/Mirrors in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
76 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
21 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
62 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
-
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
59 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
62 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
-
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
-
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
9 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
-
Ground Clearance, Rear
N/A
Tailgate Width
56 in
Tailgate Width
-
Tailgate Width
45 in
Front Leg Room
43 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
46 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
48 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
131 in
Wheelbase
129 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
55 in
Front Hip Room
56 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
40 in
Front Head Room
41 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
35 in
Overhang, Front
N/A
Overhang, Front
-
Overhang, Front
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
-
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
213 in
Length, Overall
211 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
56 in
Second Shoulder Room
57 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
-
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
34 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
-
Ground to Top of Load Floor
42 ft³
Cargo Volume
49 ft³
Cargo Volume
-
Cargo Volume
79 in
Height, Overall
74 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
38 in
Second Head Room
38 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
47 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
-
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
-
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
35 in
Second Leg Room
35 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
9 in
Ground Clearance, Front
-
Ground Clearance, Front
62 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
60 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
-
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
53 in
Second Hip Room
54 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room

Weight & Capacity

3,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
-
Total Option Weight
21 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
2,354 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
2,359 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
-
Curb Weight - Front
350 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
350 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
7,100 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
6,500 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
-
Gross Axle Weight Rating
4,204 lbs
Curb Weight
4,241 lbs
Curb Weight
-
Curb Weight
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
-
Option Weight - Rear
N/A
Base Curb Weight
4,240 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
1,850 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
1,882 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
-
Curb Weight - Rear
6,050 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
6,050 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
-
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
7,700 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
3,500 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
350 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
350 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
-
Option Weight - Front
3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
9,100 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
N/A
Gross Combined Wt Rating
-
Gross Combined Wt Rating
1,846 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
1,809 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
-
As Spec'd Payload
4,204 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
4,241 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
-
As Spec'd Curb Weight
1,846 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,809 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
-
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Safety

Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
-
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

170
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
800
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
13.4 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Pwr
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
13.3 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado or the 2026 Ford Ranger?

The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado is more reliable than the 2026 Ford Ranger according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2026 Colorado versus a reliability rating of 4.0 for the 2026 Ranger.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado or the 2026 Ford Ranger?

The 2026 Ford Ranger is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado with 23 MPG combined versus 21 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado or the 2026 Ford Ranger?

The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado is cheaper than the 2026 Ford Ranger with a $32,400 starting MSRP versus a $33,550 starting MSRP.

Which has a better safety rating, the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado or the 2026 Ford Ranger?

The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado and the 2026 Ford Ranger both have a 4/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.

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