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Chevrolet Colorado vs GMC Canyon (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$6,500

Car 1

Car 2

ColoradoCanyonMSRP + destination$34,495$40,995Horsepower310 hp310 hpTorque430 lb-ft430 lb-ftMPG combined21 mpg20 mpgRear legroom34.7 in34.7 inFront legroom45.2 in45.2 inTowing7,700 lb7,700 lbSeats55Ground clearance7.9 in9.6 in
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab WT vs Canyon 2WD Crew Cab Elevation
MeasureColoradoCanyonWinner
MSRP + destination$34,495$40,995Colorado
Horsepower310 hp310 hpAbout the same
Torque430 lb-ft430 lb-ftAbout the same
MPG combined21 mpg20 mpgColorado
Cargo, maxN/A41.9 cu ftN/A
Rear legroom34.7 in34.7 inAbout the same
Front legroom45.2 in45.2 inAbout the same
Length213.0 in213.2 inNot scored
Width74.9 in72.4 in to 74.8 inN/A
Curb weight4,204 lb to 4,716 lb4,297 lb to 4,716 lbN/A
Towing7,700 lb7,700 lbAbout the same
Seats55About the same
Ground clearance7.9 in9.6 inCanyon
Basic warranty3 yr / 36,000 mi3 yr / 36,000 miAbout 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
TrimNearest in priceGap
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab WT
$32,400
Canyon 2WD Crew Cab Elevation
$38,900
$6,500
Canyon 2WD Crew Cab Elevation
$38,900
Colorado Crew Cab LT 4WD
$39,300
$400

Cost to run

Colorado costs $7,049 less over 6 years.

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

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
CostColoradoCanyon
MSRP + destination$34,495$40,995
Fuel or charging, 1 year$1,829$1,920
Fuel or charging, 6 years$10,971$11,520
Total, 6 years$45,466$52,515

Which is better for me?

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

Equal weights: Colorado wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceColorado16%
MPGColorado5%
PowerAbout the same
SpaceN/A
TowingAbout the same

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked