Compare 2021 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2021 GMC Canyon

2021 Chevrolet Colorado
2021 GMC Canyon
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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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2WD Crew Cab 128" Denali
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Canyon 2WD Crew Cab 128" Denali 18 25 $39,304 $41,200
Canyon 2WD Crew Cab 128" Elevation 19 25 $30,718 $32,200
Canyon 2WD Crew Cab 128" Elevation Standard 19 25 $27,379 $28,700
Canyon 2WD Ext Cab 128" Elevation 19 25 $28,906 $30,300
Canyon 2WD Ext Cab 128" Elevation Standard 19 25 $25,835 $26,800
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 128" AT4 w/Cloth 16 22 $36,633 $38,400
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 128" AT4 w/Leather 16 22 $38,350 $40,200
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 128" Denali 16 22 $42,643 $44,700
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 128" Elevation 16 22 $35,584 $37,300
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 141" AT4 w/Cloth 16 22 $37,206 $39,000
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 141" AT4 w/Leather 16 22 $38,923 $40,800
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 141" Denali 16 22 $42,930 $45,000
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab 141" Elevation 16 22 $36,156 $37,900
Canyon 4WD Ext Cab 128" Elevation Standard 16 22 $31,040 $32,200

Pricing

Invoice Price
$28,333
$39,304

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$29,700
$41,200

Monthly Payment Estimate
$495 / month
$687 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
5.0
4.8

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 GMC Canyon looks good and performs well, but falters on safety.

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Fuel Economy

City
19 mpg 18 mpg

Highway
25 mpg 25 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors
4 -

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)
53.3 53.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.5 57.5

Second Head Room (in)
38.3 38.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.2 56.2

Front Leg Room (in)
45.0 45

Passenger Capacity
5 5

Front Hip Room (in)
55.0 55

Second Leg Room (in)
35.8 35.8

Front Head Room (in)
41.4 41.4

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)
70.7 70.7

Ground to Top of Frame (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)
47.2 47.2

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in)
NA -

Ground Clearance, Front (in)
8.3 8.3

Cab to Axle (in)
- TBD - 23.94

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
74.3 74.3

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Overhang, Front (in)
36.9 36.9

Wheelbase (in)
128.3 128.3

Frame Width, Rear (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Length, Overall (in)
212.7 212.4

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
8.3 8.3

Cab to End of Frame (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume (ft³)
41.3 41.3

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
44.4 44.4

Tailgate Width (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)
61.7 61.7

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³)
- TBD - - TBD -

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)
57.8 57.8

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.2 x - TBD - 12.2 x - TBD -

Brake Type
Pwr Pwr

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA

Brake ABS System (Second Line)
NA NA

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.8 x - TBD - 12.75 x - TBD -

Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Fuel Tank

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
NA NA

Aux Fuel Tank Location
NA NA

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
21 21

Fuel Tank Location
- TBD - - TBD -

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Electric Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock
- TBD - - TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center
- TBD - - TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
41.3 41.3

Tires

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare
- TBD - - TBD -

Front Tire Capacity (lbs)
2900 3200

Rear Tire Order Code
QHR QQD

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD - - TBD -

Front Tire Size
255/65R17 255/55R20

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear
- TBD - - TBD -

Spare Tire Size
T175/90D18 255/65R17

Front Tire Order Code
QHR QQD

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)
3300 3500

Spare Tire Order Code
QDC ZAO

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front
- TBD - - TBD -

Rear Tire Size
255/65R17 255/55R20

Trailering

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3500 5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3500 7000

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
7700 7000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
350 500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
350 700

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
5500 5800

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
3300 3500

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
8500 12000

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
1740 1761

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
2900 3200

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
2186 2239

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 8 20 x 8.5

Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 8 20 x 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)
18 x 4.5 17 x 8

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
15.6 - TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
NA NA

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - - TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD -

Maximum Alternator Watts
- TBD - - TBD -

Engine

Engine Oil Cooler
NA NA

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
191 @ 4400 275 @ 4000

Engine Order Code
LCV LGZ

Displacement
2.5L/- TBD - 3.6L/222

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
200 @ 6300 308 @ 6800

Engine Type
Gas I4 Gas V6

Fuel System
Direct Injection Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
19 18

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
22 21

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
25 25

Transmission

Transfer Case Model
NA N/A

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67 1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.06 4.62

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA NA

Clutch Size (in)
NA NA

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.00 0.85

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.55 2.07

Trans Type
6 8

Trans PTO Access
NA NA

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.85 1.26

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.20 3.93

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.37 3.04

Trans Order Code
MYB M5T

Transfer Case Power Take Off
NA NA

Trans Power Take Off
NA NA

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.00 0.66

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.16 1.66

Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic

Summary

Vehicle Name
Chevrolet Colorado GMC Canyon

Body Code
E63 E63

Body Style
Crew Cab Pickup Crew Cab Pickup

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
NA NA

Axle Type - Rear
Semi-Floating Semi-Floating

Suspension Type - Front
Independent Independent Coil

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)
3300 3500

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)
2900 3200

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
4.10 3.42

Axle Type - Front
Independent Independent

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
NA NA

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)
2900 3200

Suspension Type - Rear
Semi-Elliptic, 2-Stage, Multi-Leaf 2-Stage Multi-Leaf

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - - TBD -

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
NA NA

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)
3300 3500

Frame

Frame Type
- TBD - Fully-boxed

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.1 8.4

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

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