2025 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2025 GMC Sierra
The GMC Sierra wins clearly, 91.2 to 67.2, on fuel & range, performance. The Chevrolet Colorado is ahead on safety.
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…
2025 GMC Sierra
The 2025 GMC Sierra is sold in the U.S. as an electric, gas and diesel large pickup truck with 25 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Sierr…
2025 GMC Sierra
Clear winThe GMC Sierra wins clearly, 91.2 to 67.2, on fuel & range, performance. The Chevrolet Colorado is ahead on safety.
| Category · weight | 2025 Chevrolet Coloradooverall 67.2 | 2025 GMC Sierraoverall 91.2 | |||||||||||||||
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| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 32.4 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 91.4 | 80.3 | |||||||||||||||
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 & cargonot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 71.2 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 67.2 | 91.2 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 3 of 7 categories compared
Chevrolet Colorado: base trim WT 4WD · GMC Sierra: base trim Pro 2WD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 GMC Sierra wins
- It is rated 64 combined against 19 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $2,350 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,200 against $3,550).
- It carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4.
Where the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (27 against 133 filed with NHTSA).
- It lists 3 standard driver-assist features against 2.
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
40 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $31,900 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 2,700 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.7L I-4 Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management and Stop/Start | 2.7L Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | Dual-overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder | Dual-overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 237 hp | 310 hp |
| Torque | 259 lb-ft | 430 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 19 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 22 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.42 | 3.42 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 7.9 in |
| Overall height | 78.8 in | 75.7 in |
| Overall length | 213 in | 211 in |
| Overall width | 84.4 in | 81.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 131 in | 127 in |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.3 in | 43.1 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.3 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 45.2 in | 44.5 in |
| Third-row legroom | 34.7 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,716 lbs | 4,500 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,716 lbs | 4,410 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,250 lbs | 6,800 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1,684 lbs | 2,260 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent coil-over-shock; twin-tube shocks | Independent coil-over-shock with twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension type | Solid axle with semi-elliptic two-stage multi-leaf springs; twin-tube shocks | Solid axle with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multileaf springs, splayed twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 340 mm | 330 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | Vented disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 337 mm | 345 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | Vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | steel | steel |
| Wheel width | 8 in | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P255/65R17 | P255/70R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 21.3 gal | 28.3 gal |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.4 in | 66 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.
Equipment, feature by feature
27 features · differences first, then sharedSafety3 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Max Trailering | std | — |
| Cruise Control (standard on Pro trim) | — | std |
| New Blind Zone Steering Assist with Extended Trailer View | std | — |
| Four-wheel disc with electro-hydraulic power assist and ABS | std | std |
Infotainment1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Improved Wireless Charging Pad | std | — |
Exterior3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 17 x 8-in. steel wheels | std | — |
| P255/65R17 all-season tires | std | — |
| Work Truck Custom Package (available on WT): All-season Blackwall Tires, Black Badging, 18-inch Dark Finish Aluminum Wheels | opt | — |
Powertrain11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 10-speed automatic transmission (3.0L, 5.3L and 6.2L) | — | std |
| 2.7L I-4 Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management and Stop/Start (Base: 237 hp / 259 lb-ft) | std | — |
| 2.7L Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management – 310 hp / 430 lb.-ft. torque | — | std |
| 3.0L DOHC I-6 Turbo-Diesel – 305 hp / 495 lb.-ft. torque | — | opt |
| 5.3L V-8 VVT DI with Dynamic Fuel Management – 355 hp / 383 lb.-ft. torque | — | std |
| 8-speed automatic transmission (2.7L) | — | std |
| Final Drive Ratio: 3.42 | std | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity: 21.3 gal. / 80.6 liters | std | — |
| Hydra-Matic 8L90 eight-speed automatic transmission | std | — |
| Open differential rear axle | std | — |
| Two-speed transfer case or Autotrac automatic transfer case with 4WD (depending on model) | — | opt |
Chassis6 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| Front Suspension: independent coil-over-shock; twin-tube shocks | std | — |
| Independent coil-over-shock front suspension with twin-tube shock absorbers; Rancho shocks on AT4; Multimatic DSSV dampers on AT4X; Adaptive Ride Control available on Denali | — | std |
| Rear Suspension: Solid axle with semi-elliptic two-stage multi-leaf springs; twin-tube shocks | std | — |
| Solid axle rear suspension with semi-elliptic, variable-rate, two-stage multileaf springs, splayed twin-tube shock absorbers; Rancho shocks on AT4; Multimatic DSSV dampers on AT4X; Adaptive Ride Control available on Denali | — | std |
| Vented front and rear Duralife™ brake rotors (13 x 1.18 in. front / 13.6 x 0.79 in. rear) | — | std |
| Wheelbase: 131.4 in. / 3337 mm | std | — |
| Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering | std | std |
Cargo1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | GMC SierraPro 2WD |
|---|---|---|
| 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, NCAPChevrolet Colorado
Top recalls
- minor Equipment 26V114000 · 5,861 vehicles
GMC Sierra
Top recalls
- high Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 25V876000 · 86 vehicles
- high Seats 25V015000 · 5 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | GMC SierraPro 2WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $31,900 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $31,900 – $49,600 5 trims | — 11 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | BEV, GAS, Diesel |
| EPA configuration compared | Colorado 4WD | Sierra EV |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 19 | 64 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,550 | $1,200 |
| EV range | — | 390 mi |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) | — |
| Roadside assistance | 5 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado or the 2025 GMC Sierra?
The GMC Sierra wins clearly, 91.2 to 67.2, on fuel & range, performance. The Chevrolet Colorado is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 GMC Sierra scores 91.2 and the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado 67.2. 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 GMC Sierra?
2025 Chevrolet Colorado: 4 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 2025 GMC Sierra: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 2 recalls. 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 GMC Sierra?
Where the 2025 GMC Sierra wins: it is rated 64 combined against 19 (EPA mpg or MPGe), costs $2,350 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,200 against $3,550), and carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4. Where the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (27 against 133 filed with NHTSA) and lists 3 standard driver-assist features against 2.