2025 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2025 Ram 1500
The Ram 1500 wins clearly, 92.8 to 73, on tech & comfort, 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 Ram 1500
The 2025 Ram 1500 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large pickup truck with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 1500 HFE 2WD, is E…
2025 Ram 1500
Clear winThe Ram 1500 wins clearly, 92.8 to 73, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, performance. The Chevrolet Colorado is ahead on safety.
| Category · weight | 2025 Chevrolet Coloradooverall 73 | 2025 Ram 1500overall 92.8 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 82 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 86.4 | 74.9 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 98.3 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 83.7 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 22.2 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 73 | 92.8 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Chevrolet Colorado: base trim WT 4WD · Ram 1500: base trim Tradesman 4X2. 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 Ram 1500 wins
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (4.5 points against 1 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It lists 5 standard driver-assist features against 3.
- It carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4.
Where the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (27 against 365 filed with NHTSA).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 97 against 64).
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 | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $31,900 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | — | 3,604 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.7L I-4 Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management and Stop/Start | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 eTorque, 60-degree gasoline V-6 with VVT, liquid-cooled |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Valve configuration | Dual-overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 237 hp | 305 hp |
| Torque | 259 lb-ft | 271 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 25 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.42 | 3.21, 3.55 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 7.8 in |
| Overall height | 78.8 in | 77.5 in |
| Overall length | 213 in | 228 in |
| Overall width | 84.4 in | 81.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 131 in | 141 in |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 6 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.3 in | 40.9 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.3 in | 39.2 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 45.2 in | 40.9 in |
| Third-row legroom | 34.7 in | 35.3 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,716 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,716 lbs | — |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,250 lbs | — |
| Payload capacity | 1,684 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent coil-over-shock; twin-tube shocks | Upper and lower A-arms, twin-tube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Solid axle with semi-elliptic two-stage multi-leaf springs; twin-tube shocks | Five-link with track bar, stabilizer bar, twin-tube shock absorbers, solid axle |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion | Electric power steering |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 45.1 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 340 mm | 378 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | vented disc, 2-piston pin-slider caliper with ABS |
| Rear brake diameter | 337 mm | 375 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | disc, single-piston pin-slider caliper with ABS |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 20 in |
| Wheel material | steel | — |
| Wheel width | 8 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P255/65R17 | 275/55R20 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 21.3 gal | 26 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.4 in | 66 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 65.7 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.
Equipment, feature by feature
54 features · differences first, then sharedSafety10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| ParkView rear backup camera with dynamic gridlines and center lines | — | std |
| Max Trailering | std | — |
| Active Lane Management | — | std |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | — | std |
| Advanced Safety Group | — | opt |
| Blind-spot Monitoring with trailer coverage and Rear Cross Path detection | — | std |
| New Blind Zone Steering Assist with Extended Trailer View | std | — |
| ParkSense front and rear park assist with automatic reverse stop | — | std |
| Power-assisted four-wheel discs with Duralife™ long-life brake rotors; standard ABS | std | — |
| Trailer Reverse Steering Control | — | opt |
Infotainment4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Base — six-speaker sound system | — | std |
| Improved Wireless Charging Pad | std | — |
| Uconnect 12-in. Radio | — | opt |
| Uconnect 8.4 AM/FM/Bluetooth/SiriusXM Radio | — | std |
Seating3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 8-way Power Driver Seat | — | opt |
| Heated front seats and steering wheel | — | opt |
| 2-way Power Driver Lumbar | — | opt |
Interior1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Heated front seats and steering wheel | — | opt |
Exterior10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 17 x 8-in. steel wheels | std | — |
| 4x4 Off-road Group (standard on Rebel models) | — | opt |
| Crew Cab 5-ft. 7-in. box — 144.5-in. wheelbase | — | opt |
| Crew Cab 6-ft. 4-in. box — 153.5-in. wheelbase | — | opt |
| Low Sport Package | — | opt |
| Night Edition Package | — | opt |
| P255/65R17 all-season tires | std | — |
| Protection Group (4x4 models only) | — | opt |
| Quad Cab 6-ft. 4-in. box — 140.5-in. wheelbase | — | std |
| Work Truck Custom Package (available on WT): All-season Blackwall Tires, Black Badging, 18-inch Dark Finish Aluminum Wheels | opt | — |
Powertrain17 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.7L I-4 Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management and Stop/Start (Base: 237 hp / 259 lb-ft) | std | — |
| 26-gallon fuel tank | — | std |
| 3.0-liter Twin Turbo, Standard Output (SST), eight-speed automatic transmission | — | opt |
| 3.21 axle ratio | — | std |
| 3.55 axle ratio | — | opt |
| 3.6-liter V-6 Pentastar eTorque, eight-speed automatic transmission | — | std |
| 3.92 axle ratio | — | opt |
| 33-gallon fuel tank | — | opt |
| 4x2 | — | std |
| 4x4 | — | opt |
| Anti-spin differential (electronic locking and anti-spin are mutually exclusive) | — | opt |
| Electronic part-time transfer case | — | std |
| Electronic-locking differential | — | opt |
| 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 | — |
Chassis4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering | std | — |
| Front Suspension: independent coil-over-shock; twin-tube shocks | std | — |
| Rear Suspension: Solid axle with semi-elliptic two-stage multi-leaf springs; twin-tube shocks | std | — |
| Wheelbase: 131.4 in. / 3337 mm | std | — |
Cargo5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bed Utility Group | — | opt |
| Integrated electronic trailer brake controller (requires Class IV trailer hitch; included with Trailer-tow Group) | — | opt |
| Max Trailering: 7700 lb. / 3493 kg (available) | std | — |
| Trailer Technology Package | — | opt |
| Trailer-tow Group | — | opt |
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
Ram 1500
Top recalls
- high Seat Belts 26V495000 · 1,271,294 vehicles
- high Electrical System 26V225000 · 65,348 vehicles
- high Exterior Lighting 26V059000 · 456,287 vehicles
- high Exterior Lighting 24V942000 · 53 vehicles
- high Wheels 24V794000 · 33,777 vehicles
- moderate Back Over Prevention 26V560000 · 239,130 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Ram 1500Tradesman 4X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $31,900 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $31,900 – $49,600 5 trims | — 12 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Colorado 4WD | 1500 HFE 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) | — |
| 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 Ram 1500?
The Ram 1500 wins clearly, 92.8 to 73, on tech & comfort, fuel & range, performance. The Chevrolet Colorado is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Ram 1500 scores 92.8 and the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado 73. 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 Ram 1500?
2025 Chevrolet Colorado: 4 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 2025 Ram 1500: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 8 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 Ram 1500?
Where the 2025 Ram 1500 wins: it lists more comfort and tech equipment (4.5 points against 1 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), lists 5 standard driver-assist features against 3, and carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4. Where the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (27 against 365 filed with NHTSA) and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 97 against 64).