2016 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2017 Chevrolet Colorado
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado and 2017 Chevrolet Colorado contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado and the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado.
In comparing the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado's and the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado and 2017 Chevrolet Colorado have the same fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado's and the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado is a better car than the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado.
Pricing: A used 2016 Chevrolet Colorado ranges from $12,998 to $27,901 while a used 2017 Chevrolet Colorado is priced between $14,994 to $29,991.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado and the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado both lose 32.7 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Colorado is 8.3 out of 10. Chevrolet Colorado is ranked 6 out of 7 Best Midsize Trucks based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Colorado is 8.3 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado and the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado makes 200 horsepower. The Colorado is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, while the Colorado is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 546 miles. The Colorado uses gasoline, and the Colorado uses regular unleaded.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado and the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado are available in Crew Cabor an Extended Cab configuration. Both the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado and the 2017 Chevrolet Colorado offer bed lengths of 61.7 and 74 inches.
Safety Ratings: The Chevrolet Colorado has an average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$20,100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$20,748
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$18,290 - $23,660
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$20,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$22,665
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$18,390 - $29,475
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$20,990
Price Range:
$12,998 - $27,901
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$22,258
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$18,209 - $26,889
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
539
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
97,167
# Good or Great Deals:
229
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$22,890
Price Range:
$14,994 - $29,991
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$23,887
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$19,298 - $28,709
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
401
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
93,452
# Good or Great Deals:
163
Chevrolet Colorado Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Chevrolet Colorado Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 Chevrolet Colorado
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
4.2 - 6.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
30.7%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Chevrolet Colorado
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
6.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
5.2 - 7.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
30.7%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.4 - 4.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.4 - 14.9
Chevrolet Colorado Rankings
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6 out of / 7Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
61.7 inches, 74 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
61.7 inches, 74 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
2016 Chevrolet Colorado Trim Levels
Base, LT, Work Truck, Z71
2017 Chevrolet Colorado Trim Levels
Base, LT, Work Truck, Z71, ZR2
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
200 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
191 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Max Payload:
1410 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
200 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
191 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.050 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Max Payload:
1382 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
399 / 546 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
399 / 546 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Bench Seats:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Bench Seats:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
45 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
45 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3965 lbs
Width:
83.9 inches
Height:
70.4 inches
Length:
212.7 inches
Wheelbase:
128.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3985 lbs
Width:
83.9 inches
Height:
70.4 inches
Length:
212.7 inches
Wheelbase:
128.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P265/70R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P265/70R16
Exterior Colors
Beige
Doeskin Tan
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Brown
Bronzemist
Gold
Inca Gold
Green
Green / Woodland Green
Orange
Tangier Orange
Red
Dark Toreador Red / Victory Red
Silver
Sheer Silver Metallic / Silver Birch Metallic / Silver Ice Metallic / Silver Metallic
White
Summit White
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow / Yellow
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Blue
Laser Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gold
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Yellow
Not available
Gray
Graphite Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black/Dark Ash
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black/Dark Ash
