2010 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2010 Ford Ranger

2010 Chevrolet Colorado

2010 Ford Ranger

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2WD Reg Cab 111.2" Work Truck

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
2WD Reg Cab 111.2" Work Truck	18	25	$16,305	$16,985
2WD Reg Cab 111.2" LT w/1LT	18	25	$17,204	$18,110
2WD Reg Chassis Cab Work Truck	15	20	$18,412	$19,180
2WD Ext Cab 125.9" Work Truck	18	25	$18,460	$19,230
4WD Reg Cab 111.2" Work Truck	18	24	$19,670	$20,490
2WD Ext Cab 125.9" LT w/1LT	18	25	$19,650	$20,685
4WD Reg Cab 111.2" LT w/1LT	18	24	$20,534	$21,615
4WD Ext Cab 125.9" Work Truck	18	24	$21,628	$22,530
4WD Reg Chassis Cab Work Truck	16	21	$21,729	$22,635
2WD Crew Cab 126.0" LT w/1LT	18	25	$22,595	$23,785
4WD Ext Cab 125.9" LT w/1LT	18	24	$22,595	$23,785
2WD Ext Cab 125.9" LT w/2LT	17	23	$23,773	$25,025
2WD Ext Cab 125.9" LT w/3LT	15	20	$24,904	$26,215
2WD Crew Cab 126.0" LT w/2LT	17	23	$25,037	$26,355
4WD Crew Cab 126.0" LT w/1LT	16	21	$26,025	$27,395
2WD Crew Cab 126.0" LT w/3LT	15	20	$26,167	$27,545
4WD Ext Cab 125.9" LT w/2LT	17	23	$26,671	$28,075
4WD Crew Cab 126.0" LT w/2LT	16	21	$27,469	$28,915

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2WD Reg Cab 112" XL

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
2WD Reg Cab 112" XL	22	27	$16,800	$17,820
2WD Reg Cab 112" XLT	22	27	$17,659	$18,960
2WD 2-Door SuperCab 126" XL	22	27	$18,358	$19,515
2WD 2-Door SuperCab 126" XLT	22	27	$19,132	$20,580
2WD 2-Door SuperCab 126" Sport	15	21	$20,566	$22,155
2WD 4-Door SuperCab 126" XLT	15	21	$20,867	$22,485
2WD 4-Door SuperCab 126" Sport	15	21	$21,536	$23,220
4WD 4-Door SuperCab 126" XLT	15	19	$23,068	$24,905
4WD 4-Door SuperCab 126" Sport	15	19	$23,883	$25,800

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$16,305

$16,800

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$16,985

$17,820

Monthly Payment Estimate

$283 / month

$297 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is impressive with the V-8 engine and offers a good alternative to people who don't really need a big truck.

The 2010 Ford Ranger isn’t so modern and refined, but it’s a practical, fuel-efficient, and reasonably safe choice for those who just want a truck.

TCC Likes

Varying body styles
Powerful V-8
Good fuel economy with the four-cylinder

Truly a compact truck
Fuel efficiency
Newly standard safety features

TCC Dislikes

Too much plastic in the interior
Poor fuel economy with five-cylinder and V-8 models
Four- and five-cylinder engines feel rough

No full four-door body style
Longest bed is just six feet
Still lacks side curtain bags

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

27 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

39.3

39.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

54.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

44.0

42.4

Front Hip Room (in)

53.3

52.7

Exterior Dimensions

Frame Width, Rear (in)

- TBD -

33.0

Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in)

110.9

107.6

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in)

192.4

189.4

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

7.7

8.9

Cab to End of Frame (in)

- TBD -

81.8

Height, Overall (in)

64.9

66.2

Ground to Top of Frame (in)

- TBD -

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)

- TBD -

44.0

Wheelbase (in)

111.3

111.5

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

7.7

8.9

Cab to Axle (in)

34.2

37.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.6

69.3

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)

33.0

29.7

Overhang, Front (in)

33.9

34.0

Cargo Area Dimensions

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³)

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)

57.2

54.4

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

18.6

16.5

Cargo Volume (ft³)

44.0

37.4

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)

54.4

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

42.6

40.5

Tailgate Width (in)

52.4

52.0

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)

72.8

72.7

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

11.6 x 2.5

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.2 x 1.6

11.28 x 0.39

Brake Type

Pwr

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Aux Fuel Tank Location

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Fuel Tank Location

Inboard LH Frame Rail

Midship

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center

17.4

22.0

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.4

37.7

Steering Type

Pwr

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock

3.31

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

39.7

Tires

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front

765

Rear Tire Size

P215/70R16

P225/70R15

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare

- TBD -

Front Tire Capacity (lbs)

1452

1594

Rear Tire Order Code

QRD

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)

1452

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

P215/70R16

P225/70R15

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear

765

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Mini

Front Tire Order Code

QRD

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)

1452

1594

Spare Tire Order Code

ZCY

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2400

1540

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

360

154

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

2000

Weight Information

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

1888

1752

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

6000

4800

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

2896

2350

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

1478

1356

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

4850

4300

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

2633

2000

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Mini

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6

15 x 7

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6

15 x 7

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

7.2

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Watts

1650

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

125

110

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

590

540

Engine

Engine Type

Gas 4-Cyl

Gas I4

Fuel System

SFI

SEFI

Engine Oil Cooler

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

190 @ 2800

154 @ 3750

Engine Order Code

LLV

99D

Displacement

2.9L/177

2.3L/140

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

185 @ 5600

143 @ 5250

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.26

2.20

Trans Order Code

MA5

44R

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Trans Power Take Off

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Manual

Transfer Case Model

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.75

3.72

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

9.0

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.37

1.50

Trans Type

Trans PTO Access

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.73

0.79

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.67

3.40

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Colorado

Ford Ranger

Body Code

E63

111.5" WB

Body Style

Regular Cab

Reg Cab 6' Styleside

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

2633

2400

Suspension Type - Rear

2-Stage Multi-Leaf

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)

2900

2350

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Axle Type - Rear

Semi-Floating

Ford Semi-Floating

Suspension Type - Front

Coil Springs

SLA w/Coil Springs

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.10

- TBD -

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

2900

2750

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)

2633

2000

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.73

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Twin-Forged SLA

Frame

Frame Type

Ladder

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.9

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