2026 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2026 Ford F-150
The Ford F-150 edges it, 90.3 to 86.5, on fuel & range, performance, safety. The Chevrolet Colorado is ahead on price.
2026 Chevrolet Colorado
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2026 Ford F-150
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2026 Ford F-150
Slight edgeThe Ford F-150 edges it, 90.3 to 86.5, on fuel & range, performance, safety. The Chevrolet Colorado is ahead on price.
| Category · weight | 2026 Chevrolet Coloradooverall 86.5 | 2026 Ford F-150overall 90.3 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 81.8 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 79 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 80.1 | 82 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 70.2 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Warrantyw 2 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Basic and powertrain coverage in years and miles. | |||||||||||||||||
| Overall | 86.5 | 90.3 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Chevrolet Colorado: base trim WT 4WD · Ford F-150: base trim XL 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 2026 Ford F-150 wins
- It lists 21 standard driver-assist features against 2.
- It carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4.
- It turns out 400 lb-ft of torque against 259.
Where the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado answers
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 97 against 52).
- It starts $7,185 lower ($32,400 against $39,585 base MSRP).
What they share
- 20 owner complaints.
- 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 F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $32,400 | $39,585 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| 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 EcoBoost V6 |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | PFDI |
| Valve configuration | Dual-overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder | DOHC |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 237 hp | 325 hp |
| Torque | 259 lb-ft | 400 lb-ft |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.42 | — |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 8.3 in |
| Overall height | 78.8 in | 75.4 in |
| Overall length | 213 in | 228 in |
| Overall width | 84.4 in | 79.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 131 in | 142 in |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 3 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.3 in | 40.8 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.3 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 45.2 in | 43.9 in |
| Third-row legroom | 34.7 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 | 1,775 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent coil-over-shock; twin-tube shocks | Independent double-wishbone with coil-over shock and stamped lower control arm |
| Rear suspension type | Solid axle with semi-elliptic two-stage multi-leaf springs; twin-tube shocks | Leaf spring with solid axle |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion | Electronic power-assisted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 46.4 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 340 mm | 350 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | Sliding-caliper, dual-piston, vented disc |
| Parking brake type | — | Electric integrated parking/emergency brake |
| Rear brake diameter | 337 mm | 336 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | Sliding-caliper, single-piston, vented disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 17 in |
| Wheel material | steel | steel |
| Wheel width | 8 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P255/65R17 | 245/70R17 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 21.3 gal | 23 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | FordPass Connect |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 12 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.4 in | 66.7 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 56.1 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
63 features · differences first, then sharedSafety20 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Warning | — | std |
| Airbags - Front, Driver and Passenger | — | std |
| Airbags - Front, Driver and Passenger Seat-Mounted Side | — | std |
| Airbags - Safety Canopy® Side Curtains | — | std |
| Trailer Sway Control | — | std |
| Advanced Security Pack | — | opt |
| Auto Hold | — | std |
| BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert and Trailer Tow Coverage | — | std |
| Curve Control | — | std |
| Ford Co-Pilot360™ Assist 2.0 | — | std |
| Hill Start Assist | — | std |
| Intersection Assist 2.0 | — | std |
| Lane-Keeping System | — | std |
| Perimeter Anti-Theft Alarm | — | std |
| Post-Collision Braking | — | std |
| Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking | — | std |
| Reverse Sensing System | — | std |
| SOS Post-Crash Alert System™ | — | std |
| SecuriLock® Passive Anti-Theft System | — | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | — | std |
| AdvanceTrac™ With Roll Stability Control™ (RSC®) | std | std |
| Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes | std | std |
Infotainment8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| FordPass™ Connect 5G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot | — | std |
| Steering Wheel-Mounted Bluetooth Hands-Free | — | std |
| 12" Capacitive Touchscreen | — | std |
| 4" Cluster Display | — | std |
| Ford Connectivity Package (1-Year Incl.) | — | std |
| SiriusXM® with 360L (3-Month Prepaid Subscription) | — | std |
| Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio Controls | — | std |
| Sync® 4 | — | std |
Convenience2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler | — | std |
| Remote Keyless Entry System | — | std |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control | — | opt |
| Manual Air Conditioning, Single Zone | — | std |
Seating2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Seats - Front - 40/20/40, Cloth | — | std |
| Seats - Rear - 60/40 Flip Up Split Bench with Elongated Cushion (SuperCrew®) | — | std |
Interior4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Console Work Surface | — | opt |
| Rearview Mirror, Day/Night | — | std |
| Steering Wheel, Manual Tilt/Telescoping | — | std |
| Color-Coordinated Carpet with Carpeted Floor Mats | — | std |
Exterior8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 17 x 8-in. steel wheels (std. WT) | std | — |
| Daytime Running Lamps | — | std |
| Exhaust - Dual with Dual Tailpipes Under Rear Bumper | — | opt |
| LED Box Lighting | — | opt |
| LED Mirror-Mounted Spotlights | — | opt |
| P255/65R17 all-season tires (WT) | std | — |
| Skid Plates - Fuel Tank, Transfer Case and Front Differential (4x4) | — | opt |
| Autolamp - Automatic on/off Headlamps with Rainlamp Wiper Activated Headlamps | — | std |
Powertrain9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 4x4 | — | opt |
| 2.7L I-4 Turbo Base Output: 237 hp / 259 lb-ft (Standard: WT & LT) | std | — |
| Auto Start-Stop Technology | — | std |
| Axle Upgrade | — | opt |
| Electronic-Locking Rear Differential | — | opt |
| FX4 Off-Road Package (4x4 Only) | — | opt |
| Hydra-Matic 8L90 eight-speed automatic transmission | std | — |
| Open differential (std. WT and LT) | std | — |
| Selectable Drive Modes | — | std |
Chassis2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering | std | — |
| Front suspension: independent coil-over-shock; twin-tube shocks (2WD and 4WD) | std | — |
Cargo4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Class IV Trailer Hitch | — | std |
| Tow/Haul Package | — | std |
| Integrated Trailer Brake Controller | — | opt |
| Max Trailering 7,700 lbs. (WT & LT available; Trail Boss & Z71 standard) | 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
Ford F-150
Top recalls
- critical Power Train 26V576000 · 37 vehicles
- high Structure 26V689000 · 30,123 vehicles · filed unfixed
- high Electrical System 26V653000 · 102,159 vehicles · filed unfixed
- high Seats 26V655000 · 2,276 vehicles
- high Suspension 26V577000 · 17 vehicles
- high Fuel System, Gasoline 26V578000 · 223,472 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Ford F-150XL 4X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $32,400 (base trim) | $39,585 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $32,400 – $50,700 5 trims | $39,585 – $79,005 25 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Colorado 4WD | F150 Pickup 2WD HEV |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 19 | 24 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,550 | $2,800 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | 5 yr | 5 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado or the 2026 Ford F-150?
The Ford F-150 edges it, 90.3 to 86.5, on fuel & range, performance, safety. The Chevrolet Colorado is ahead on price. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Ford F-150 scores 90.3 and the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado 86.5. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado or the 2026 Ford F-150?
The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado starts lower — $32,400 against $39,585, a gap of $7,185 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado or the 2026 Ford F-150?
2026 Chevrolet Colorado: 4 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 2026 Ford F-150: 5 NHTSA stars, grade F, 9 recalls (2 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 2026 Chevrolet Colorado and the 2026 Ford F-150?
Where the 2026 Ford F-150 wins: it lists 21 standard driver-assist features against 2, carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4, and turns out 400 lb-ft of torque against 259. Where the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado answers: it has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 97 against 52) and starts $7,185 lower ($32,400 against $39,585 base MSRP). What they share: 20 owner complaints, a 3-year basic warranty, and 36,000-mile basic coverage.