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2025 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2025 Ford Ranger

The Chevrolet Colorado wins clearly, 87 to 80, on safety. The Ford Ranger is ahead on fuel & range.

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2025 Chevrolet Colorado

The 2025 Chevrolet Colorado is sold in the U.S. as a gas large pickup truck with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Colorado 2WD, is EP…

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2025 Ford Ranger

The 2025 Ford Ranger is sold in the U.S. as a gas large pickup truck with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Ranger 2WD, is EPA-rated a…

Verdict · default weights

2025 Chevrolet Colorado

Clear win

The Chevrolet Colorado wins clearly, 87 to 80, on safety. The Ford Ranger is ahead on fuel & range.

Safety2025 Chevrolet Colorado leads by 22
Fuel & range2025 Ford Ranger leads by 12.9
Category · weight2025 Chevrolet Coloradooverall 872025 Ford Rangeroverall 80
Pricew 4no datano data
Fuel & rangew 387.1100
Safetyw 48765
Space & cargow 2no datano data
Performancew 2no datano data
Tech & comfortw 3no datano data
Warrantyw 2no datano data
Overall8780

Chevrolet Colorado: model-level data · Ford Ranger: model-level data. 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.
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Specifications side by side

Trim-level specs appear here once the manufacturer's press kit is on file for both vehicles. EPA and NHTSA data are compared above.
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Safety record

NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAP

Chevrolet Colorado

Safety Signal92 A
NHTSA overall★★★★☆
Frontal / side / rollover★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★☆☆
Recalls1
Owner complaints27 · 1 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutForward Collision Avoidance (10), Service Brakes (9), Electrical System (7)

Top recalls

  • highEquipment26V114000 · 5,861 vehicles

Ford Ranger

Safety Signal35 F
NHTSA overall★★★★☆
Frontal / side / rollover★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★☆☆
Recalls13 · 1 critical
Owner complaints36 · 3 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutPower Train (12), Engine (11), Electrical System (7)

Top recalls

  • criticalElectrical System26V238000 · 140,201 vehicles
  • highEngine And Engine Cooling26V343000 · 1,536 vehicles
  • highSeats26V268000 · 179,698 vehicles
  • highEngine And Engine Cooling26V122000 · 47,804 vehicles
  • highService Brakes, Hydraulic25V823000 · 679 vehicles
  • highVisibility25V683000 · 9 vehicles

Ownership

EPA, manufacturer warranty
Chevrolet ColoradoFord Ranger
Price
Price range across trims
PowertrainsGASGAS
EPA configuration comparedColorado 2WDRanger 2WD
Combined mpg / MPGe2023
EPA annual fuel cost$3,100$2,700
EV range
Basic warranty
Powertrain warranty
Roadside assistance

Common questions

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Which is better, the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado or the 2025 Ford Ranger?

The Chevrolet Colorado wins clearly, 87 to 80, on safety. The Ford Ranger is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado scores 87 and the 2025 Ford Ranger 80. 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. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.