Chevy Colorado vs Ford Ranger

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When you’re looking for your next pickup, you’ll find a variety of options, including the 2020 Chevy Colorado and the 2020 Ford Ranger. There are many ways in which these two models overlap, but many ways in which they don’t.

In this comparison put together by our team at Feldman Chevrolet of Livonia, we’ll dive into the many ways these models compare. Drivers near Livonia, Redford, and Wayne should read ahead to see which pickup comes out on top!

Colorado vs Ranger: Performance & Capability

The equipment under the hoods of the 2020 Chevy Colorado and the 2020 Ford Ranger are relatively similar, resulting in similar capabilities. When properly equipped, both the Chevy Colorado and the Ford Ranger can tow more than 7,500 pounds. Additionally, both models can handle more than 1,500 pounds of payload weight with the right equipment.

Another commonality between these two models is their drivetrains. Both models can be equipped with an all-wheel drivetrain—take on ice, snow, mud, rocks of all sizes, and more.

One thing you won’t get with the Ranger in addition to all these incredible qualities is efficiency. The Colorado can be equipped with an available Duramax® 2.8 Turbo-Diesel engine that achieves up to a best-in-class EPA-estimated 30 highway MPG. The best the Ranger has to offer is an EPA-estimated 26 highway MPG.

Space & Design: Which is Spacious Yet Nimble?

Design is everything when it comes to achieving the perfect balance between comfort and functionality. With both the Colorado and the Ranger, you’ll have two cab options and two bed options to choose from. The extended box option offered by both models offers roughly 50 total cubic feet of cargo space in the bed.

In terms of cabin space, though, the Chevy Colorado is palpably better. Inside the cabin of the Colorado’s Crew Cab, you’ll have 45 inches of front-seat legroom and 35.8 inches of rear-seat legroom. With the Ranger, passengers will be a bit more cramped with 43.1 inches of front-seat legroom and 34.5 inches of rear-seat legroom in the Ranger’s largest cab option.

Tech Features for the Worksite & the Weekend

Whether you’re moving supplies around the worksite or you’re heading to the lake for the weekend, staying in touch and on track is essential. Both the Colorado and the Ranger deliver with a wide-ranging lineup of available connectivity and convenience features, including:

• Touchscreen infotainment systems with Bluetooth® & smartphone integration
• Turn-by-turn navigation with voice recognition for easy address input
• A built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi® hotspot that transforms the cabin into a mobile office
• Active safety features that monitor forward collisions & lane departures

There is an array of additional features that the Colorado has to offer. However, some of these features, like a wireless charging pad, won’t be found in any trim level of the Ford Ranger.

2020 Chevy Colorado vs Ford Ranger: The Superior Pickup

After reading through our 2020 Chevy Colorado vs. 2020 Ford Ranger comparison, it’s evident that one comes out on top: the Colorado. Get behind the wheel with us at Feldman Chevrolet of Livonia to see what we’re talking about. Drivers near Livonia, Redford, and Wayne can schedule a test drive by giving us a call today!