2021 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2021 Ford Ranger

2021 Chevrolet Colorado

#8 in Pickup Trucks

2021 Ford Ranger

#5 in Pickup Trucks

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2WD Crew Cab 128" LT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab 128" LT	19	25	$28,333	$29,700
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab 128" Work Truck	19	25	$25,853	$27,100
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab 128" Z71	18	25	$33,199	$34,800
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab 141" LT	18	25	$30,432	$31,900
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab 141" Work Truck	18	25	$28,047	$29,400
Colorado 2WD Ext Cab 128" LT	19	25	$26,425	$27,700
Colorado 2WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck	19	25	$24,292	$25,200
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 128" LT	17	24	$32,817	$34,400
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 128" Work Truck	17	24	$30,623	$32,100
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 128" Z71	17	24	$36,252	$38,000
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 128" ZR2	16	18	$42,166	$44,200
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 141" LT	17	24	$33,676	$35,300
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 141" Work Truck	17	24	$31,482	$33,000
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 141" Z71	17	24	$36,824	$38,600
Colorado 4WD Ext Cab 128" LT	19	24	$29,955	$31,400
Colorado 4WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck	19	24	$28,052	$29,100
Colorado 4WD Ext Cab 128" Z71	17	24	$34,821	$36,500
Colorado 4WD Ext Cab 128" ZR2	16	18	$40,640	$42,600

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LARIAT 2WD SuperCab 6' Box

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Ranger LARIAT 2WD SuperCab 6' Box	21	26	$31,833	$33,160
Ranger LARIAT 2WD SuperCrew 5' Box	21	26	$33,922	$35,335
Ranger LARIAT 4WD SuperCab 6' Box	20	24	$35,386	$36,860
Ranger LARIAT 4WD SuperCrew 5' Box	20	24	$37,474	$39,035
Ranger XL 2WD SuperCab 6' Box	21	26	$24,317	$25,070
Ranger XL 2WD SuperCab Pickup Box Delete	19	18	$24,075	$24,820
Ranger XL 2WD SuperCrew 5' Box	21	26	$26,645	$27,470
Ranger XL 4WD SuperCab 6' Box	20	24	$28,058	$28,925
Ranger XL 4WD SuperCrew 5' Box	20	24	$30,386	$31,325
Ranger XLT 2WD SuperCab 6' Box	21	26	$27,955	$29,120
Ranger XLT 2WD SuperCrew 5' Box	21	26	$30,043	$31,295
Ranger XLT 4WD SuperCab 6' Box	20	24	$31,507	$32,820
Ranger XLT 4WD SuperCrew 5' Box	20	24	$33,595	$34,995

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$28,333

$31,833

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,700

$33,160

Monthly Payment Estimate

$495 / month

$553 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.0

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5.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Chevy Colorado’s many configurations give shoppers the kind of choice typically reserved for full-size trucks, but Chevy skimps on safety features.

The 2021 Ford Ranger ventures further off the pavement this year with oversized off-road packages for the mid-size truck.

TCC Likes

ZR2 off-road chops
Powertrain choices
Bed step

Good turbo-4
Nice 8.0-inch touchscreen
Capable off-road

TCC Dislikes

Dull interior
Few safety features
Poor crash test ratings

Too expensive
Too spartan in base trim
Unimpressive interior

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

53.3

55.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.5

56.6

Second Head Room (in)

38.3

35.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.2

55.2

Front Leg Room (in)

45.0

43.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

55.0

55.8

Second Leg Room (in)

35.8

30.4

Front Head Room (in)

41.4

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

70.7

Ground to Top of Frame (in)

- TBD -

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)

47.2

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in)

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

8.3

8.4

Cab to Axle (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.3

77.8

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)

- TBD -

33.1

Overhang, Front (in)

36.9

35.8

Wheelbase (in)

128.3

126.8

Frame Width, Rear (in)

- TBD -

Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

212.7

210.8

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

8.3

8.4

Cab to End of Frame (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume (ft³)

41.3

51.8

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)

- TBD -

61.4

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

44.4

44.8

Tailgate Width (in)

- TBD -

55.4

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)

61.7

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)

57.8

61.4

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

20.8

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2 x - TBD -

12.2

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8 x - TBD -

12.1

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Aux Fuel Tank Location

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Fuel Tank Location

- TBD -

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

41.3

Tires

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare

- TBD -

Front Tire Capacity (lbs)

2900

3240

Rear Tire Order Code

QHR

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

255/65R17

P265/60SR18

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear

- TBD -

Spare Tire Size

T175/90D18

Full-Size

Front Tire Order Code

QHR

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)

3300

3240

Spare Tire Order Code

QDC

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

255/65R17

P265/60SR18

Trailering

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

7700

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

5500

6050

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

3300

3500

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

8500

8650

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

1740

1777

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

2900

2885

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

2186

2368

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

18 x 4.5

Full-Size

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

15.6

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

800

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

150

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

800

Maximum Alternator Watts

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Oil Cooler

None

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

191 @ 4400

310 @ 3000

Engine Order Code

LCV

99H

Displacement

2.5L/- TBD -

2.3 L/140

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

200 @ 6300

270 @ 5500

Engine Type

Gas I4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Transfer Case Model

None

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

1.27

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.06

4.70

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Clutch Size (in)

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.00

1.00

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.55

2.15

Trans Type

Trans PTO Access

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

1.52

Trans Description Cont. Again

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.20

4.87

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.37

2.98

Trans Order Code

MYB

44U

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Trans Power Take Off

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.00

0.85

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.16

1.77

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Colorado

Ford Ranger

Body Code

E63

Body Style

Crew Cab Pickup

SuperCab

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Axle Type - Rear

Semi-Floating

Rigid Axle

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Short And Long Arm

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

3300

3500

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)

2900

2885

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

4.10

3.73

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

2900

2885

Suspension Type - Rear

Semi-Elliptic, 2-Stage, Multi-Leaf

Leaf

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.73

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)

3300

3500

Frame

Frame Type

- TBD -

Emissions

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

8.1

7.7

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2021 Chevrolet Colorado

2021 Colorado still arriving at dealers
Lease: From $259 for 36 months
Rebates: Cash offers still paused
Finance: See dealers for APR offers

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2021 Ford Ranger

2021 Ranger selection looks decent
Lease: From $229 for 36 months
Rebates: Up to $3,000 off
Finance: From 1.9% APR for 36 months

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