The Ford Ranger wins clearly, 91.3 to 72, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, performance. The Chevrolet Colorado is ahead on safety.
Tech & comfort 2025 Ford Ranger leads by 96.1
Safety 2025 Chevrolet Colorado leads by 16.1
Fuel & range 2025 Ford Ranger leads by 18
Category · weight
2025 Chevrolet Coloradooverall 72
2025 Ford Rangeroverall 91.3
Pricenot compared
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Fuel & rangew 3
82
100
Metric
Chevrolet Colorado
Ford Ranger
EPA annual fuel cost (lower is better)
$3,550 81.7
$2,900 100
Combined mpg / MPGe (higher is better)
19 mpg 82.6
23 mpg 100
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric.
Safetyw 4
81.4
65.3
Metric
Chevrolet Colorado
Ford Ranger
NHTSA overall stars (absolute)
4 ★ 80
4 ★ 80
Safety Signal (recalls) (absolute)
97 /100 97
40 /100 40
Owner complaints filed (lower is better)
28 100
45 62.2
Standard safety features (higher is better)
3 20
15 100
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points.
Space & cargow 2
100
99.7
Metric
Chevrolet Colorado
Ford Ranger
Rear legroom (higher is better)
34.7 in 100
34.6 in 99.7
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom.
Performancew 2
84.3
100
Metric
Chevrolet Colorado
Ford Ranger
Horsepower (higher is better)
237 hp 87.8
270 hp 100
Torque (higher is better)
259 lb-ft 83.5
310 lb-ft 100
Horsepower per ton (higher is better)
100 hp/ton 78.2
128 hp/ton 100
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton.
Tech & comfortw 3
3.9
100
Metric
Chevrolet Colorado
Ford Ranger
Comfort & tech features (std = 1, optional = ½) (higher is better)
1 3.9
25.5 100
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit.
Warrantyw 2
100
100
Metric
Chevrolet Colorado
Ford Ranger
Basic warranty (higher is better)
3 yr 100
3 yr 100
Basic warranty miles (higher is better)
36,000 mi 100
36,000 mi 100
Powertrain warranty (higher is better)
5 yr 100
5 yr 100
Powertrain warranty miles (higher is better)
60,000 mi 100
60,000 mi 100
Basic and powertrain coverage in years and miles.
Overall
72
91.3
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Chevrolet Colorado: base trim WT 4WD · Ford Ranger: base trim XL RWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbers
Where the 2025 Ford Ranger wins
It lists 15 standard driver-assist features against 3.
It lists more comfort and tech equipment (25.5 points against 1 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
It costs $650 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,900 against $3,550).
Where the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado answers
It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 97 against 40).
It has drawn fewer owner complaints (28 against 45 filed with NHTSA).
What they share
4 NHTSA stars.
A 3-year basic warranty.
36,000-mile basic coverage.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
45 specs · manufacturer press kits
Spec
Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD
Ford RangerXL RWD
Pricing
Base MSRP (excludes destination)
$31,900
—
Engine Basics
Aspiration
twin turbo
twin turbo
Cylinder count
4
4
Engine displacement
—
2,300 cc
Engine type (full description)
2.7L I-4 Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management and Stop/Start
2.3L EcoBoost I-4 with Auto Start-Stop
Fuel injection system
gdi mpi
gdi mpi
Valve configuration
Dual-overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder
DOHC
Engine Output
Horsepower
237 hp
270 hp
Torque
259 lb-ft
310 lb-ft
Transmission
Final drive ratio
3.42
3.73:1
Transmission speeds
8
10
Transmission type
automatic
automatic
Dimensions Exterior
Ground clearance
7.9 in
8.8 in
Overall height
78.8 in
73.9 in
Overall length
213 in
211 in
Overall width
84.4 in
86.7 in
Wheelbase
131 in
129 in
Cargo
Cargo volume behind 2nd row
—
43.5 cu-ft
Total interior volume
—
98.3 cu-ft
Seating
Passenger seating capacity
—
5
Headroom
Front headroom
40.3 in
41 in
Third-row headroom
38.3 in
—
Legroom
Front legroom
45.2 in
43.7 in
Third-row legroom
34.7 in
34.6 in
Weights
Curb weight (maximum)
4,716 lbs
—
Curb weight (minimum)
4,716 lbs
4,203 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating
6,250 lbs
6,050 lbs
Payload capacity
1,684 lbs
1,788 lbs
Suspension
Front suspension type
Independent coil-over-shock; twin-tube shocks
Short- and long-arm independent and tubular stabilizer bar
Rear suspension type
Solid axle with semi-elliptic two-stage multi-leaf springs; twin-tube shocks
Hotchkiss-type nonindependent live, leaf springs and outboard shock absorbers
Steering
Steering type
Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Electric power-assisted, rack-and-pinion
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)
—
42.5 ft
Brakes
Front brake diameter
340 mm
311 mm
Front brake type
ventilated disc
ventilated disc
Rear brake diameter
337 mm
308 mm
Rear brake type
solid disc
solid disc
Wheels
Wheel diameter
17 in
17 in
Wheel material
steel
Aluminum
Wheel width
8 in
—
Tires
Tire size
P255/65R17
255/70R17 A/T BSW
Fuel System
Fuel tank capacity
21.3 gal
18 gal
Minimum recommended octane
—
87
Connected Services
Connected services brand
—
FordPass Connect
Shoulder Room
Front shoulder room
57.4 in
57.1 in
Third-row shoulder room
—
56.7 in
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Trailer Tow Package (Class IV Trailer Hitch Receiver)
—
opt
Selectable Drive Modes: Tow/Haul
—
std
Max Trailering: 7700 lb. / 3493 kg (available)
std
—
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAP
Chevrolet Colorado
Safety Signal97 A
NHTSA overall★★★★☆
Frontal / side / rollover★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★☆☆
Recalls1
Owner complaints28 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutService Brakes (11), Forward Collision Avoidance (10), Electrical System (7)
Top recalls
minorEquipment 26V114000 · 5,861 vehicles
Ford Ranger
Safety Signal40 F
NHTSA overall★★★★☆
Frontal / side / rollover★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★☆☆
Recalls13 · 2 critical · 1 filed unfixed
Owner complaints45 · 3 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutPower Train (18), Engine (12), Electrical System (11)
Top recalls
criticalElectrical System 26V238000 · 140,201 vehicles · filed unfixed
criticalSuspension 25V310000 · 4,497 vehicles
highEngine And Engine Cooling 26V343000 · 1,536 vehicles
highSeats 26V268000 · 179,698 vehicles
highEngine And Engine Cooling 26V122000 · 47,804 vehicles
highElectrical System 26V104000 · 4,381,878 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty
Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD
Ford RangerXL RWD
Price
$31,900 (base trim)
— (base trim)
Price range across trims
$31,900 – $49,600 5 trims
— 9 trims
Powertrains
GAS
GAS
EPA configuration compared
Colorado 4WD
Ranger 2WD
Combined mpg / MPGe
19
23
EPA annual fuel cost
$3,550
$2,900
EV range
—
—
Basic warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms)
3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms)
Powertrain warranty
5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms)
5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms)
Roadside assistance
5 yr
5 yr
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits
Which is better, the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado or the 2025 Ford Ranger?
The Ford Ranger wins clearly, 91.3 to 72, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, performance. The Chevrolet Colorado is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Ford Ranger scores 91.3 and the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado 72. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado or the 2025 Ford Ranger?
2025 Chevrolet Colorado: 4 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 2025 Ford Ranger: 4 NHTSA stars, grade F, 13 recalls (1 filed with no repair available). Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado and the 2025 Ford Ranger?
Where the 2025 Ford Ranger wins: it lists 15 standard driver-assist features against 3, lists more comfort and tech equipment (25.5 points against 1 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and costs $650 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($2,900 against $3,550). Where the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado answers: it has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 97 against 40) and has drawn fewer owner complaints (28 against 45 filed with NHTSA). What they share: 4 NHTSA stars, a 3-year basic warranty, and 36,000-mile basic coverage.