Chevrolet Colorado vs Ford Ranger (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$750

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Colorado 2WD Crew Cab WT vs Ranger XL SuperCrew RWD
Measure	Colorado	Ranger	Winner
MSRP + destination	$34,495	$35,245	Colorado
Horsepower	310 hp	270 hp	Colorado
Torque	430 lb-ft	310 lb-ft	Colorado
MPG combined	21 mpg	23 mpg	Ranger
Cargo, max	N/A	33.9 cu ft	N/A
Rear legroom	34.7 in	34.6 in	About the same
Front legroom	45.2 in	43.2 in	Colorado
Length	213.0 in	210.6 in	Not scored
Width	74.9 in	75.5 in	Not scored
Curb weight	4,204 lb to 4,716 lb	4,240 lb	N/A
Towing	7,700 lb	3,500 lb	Colorado
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	7.9 in	9.3 in	Ranger
0-60 mph	N/A	6.9 s estimate	N/A
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab WT $32,400	Ranger XL SuperCrew RWD $33,550	$1,150
Ranger XL SuperCrew RWD $33,550	Colorado Work Truck Crew Cab RWD $32,400	$1,150

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

About the same over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Colorado wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.