2026 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2026 Ford Ranger
The Chevrolet Colorado wins clearly, 85.7 to 79.4, on safety. The Ford Ranger is ahead on fuel & range.
2026 Chevrolet Colorado
The 2026 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…
2026 Ford Ranger
The 2026 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…
2026 Chevrolet Colorado
Clear winThe Chevrolet Colorado wins clearly, 85.7 to 79.4, on safety. The Ford Ranger is ahead on fuel & range.
| Category · weight | 2026 Chevrolet Coloradooverall 85.7 | 2026 Ford Rangeroverall 79.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 91.4 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 81.5 | 63.9 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 85.7 | 79.4 |
Chevrolet Colorado: model-level data · Ford Ranger: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPChevrolet Colorado
Top recalls
- highEquipment26V114000 · 5,861 vehicles
Ford Ranger
Top recalls
- criticalElectrical System26V238000 · 140,201 vehicles
- highEngine And Engine Cooling26V548000 · 10,001 vehicles
- highEngine And Engine Cooling26V343000 · 1,536 vehicles
- highSeats26V268000 · 179,698 vehicles
- highAir Bags25V541000 · 100,900 vehicles
- minorEquipment26V335000 · 268 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Chevrolet Colorado | Ford Ranger | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Colorado 2WD | Ranger 2WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 21 | 23 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,950 | $2,700 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado or the 2026 Ford Ranger?
The Chevrolet Colorado wins clearly, 85.7 to 79.4, on safety. The Ford Ranger is ahead on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado scores 85.7 and the 2026 Ford Ranger 79.4. 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 2026 Chevrolet Colorado or the 2026 Ford Ranger?
2026 Chevrolet Colorado: 4 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 2026 Ford Ranger: 4 NHTSA stars, grade F, 7 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.