2021 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2021 Ford Ranger
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado and 2021 Ford Ranger 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 2021 Chevrolet Colorado and the 2021 Ford Ranger.
In comparing the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado's and the 2021 Ford Ranger's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2021 Ford Ranger has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado's and the 2021 Ford Ranger's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Ford Ranger is a better car than the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado.
Pricing: A used 2021 Chevrolet Colorado ranges from $21,995 to $39,201 while a used 2021 Ford Ranger is priced between $25,897 to $39,188.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado loses 32.7 percent of its value and the 2021 Ford Ranger loses 30.1 percent of its value. This means the 2021 Ford Ranger retains 2.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Colorado is 8.3 out of 10 while the Ford Ranger's quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Colorado being ranked 6 out of 7 Best Midsize Trucks and the Ford Ranger being ranked 3 out of 7.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Colorado is 8.3 out of 10. For the Ford Ranger the reliability rating is 8.8 out of 10. This gives the Ford Ranger a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Colorado.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado’s base engine makes 200 horsepower, and the 2021 Ford Ranger base engine makes 270 horsepower. The Colorado is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 525 miles. The Ranger is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 468 miles.This gives the 2021 Ford Ranger the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado and the 2021 Ford Ranger are available in Crew Cabor an Extended Cab configuration. The 2021 Chevrolet Colorado offers bed lengths of 61.7 and 74 inches, and the 2021 Ford Ranger offers bed lengths of 61 and 72.8 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado and the 2021 Ford Ranger have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$25,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$28,828
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$25,070 - $36,490
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$25,070
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$28,828
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$25,070 - $36,490
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$30,124
Price Range:
$21,995 - $39,201
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$32,890
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$26,921 - $38,499
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,501
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
56,097
# Good or Great Deals:
655
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$32,665
Price Range:
$25,897 - $39,188
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$32,890
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$26,921 - $38,499
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,652
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
42,396
# Good or Great Deals:
594
Chevrolet Colorado Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Ford Ranger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Chevrolet Colorado
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
10.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
9.2 - 11.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
30.7%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Ford Ranger
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
10.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
9.2 - 11.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
46.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.7 - 20.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.7 - 20.3
Chevrolet Colorado Rankings
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5 out of / 6Summary Review
GM stopped making the Chevrolet Colorado in 2012, but it returned for the 2015 model year as a much-improved vehicle.
Summary Review
Ford discontinued its iconic Ranger small pickup truck in 2011 despite a large, loyal fanbase. It recovered from that mistake by introducing an all-new Ford Ranger in 2019. The old and new Ranger small truck have nothing at all in common, and most older Ranger used trucks are now "fully depreciated,” to say it kindly. We’ll focus our comments on the new Ranger.
Pros and Cons
- Well-rounded modern design
- Diesel option
- Effective infotainment technology
- Big discounts off sticker price are common
- Big discounts off sticker price make used vehicle values cloudy
- Reliability issues in past models
Pros and Cons
- Excellent fuel-efficient 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine standard
- Tremor off-road trim option
- Modern infotainment
- Class-leading payload capacity
- Mixed reliability scores
- Retained value hard to predict (too new)
Available 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 inches, 72.8 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2021 Chevrolet Colorado Trim Levels
LT, Work Truck, Z71, ZR2
2021 Ford Ranger Trim Levels
Lariat, XL, XLT
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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 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:
1400 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
270 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
310 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Max Payload:
1860 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 25 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
399 / 525 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
378 / 468 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Bluetooth:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
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
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
45 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
28.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
30.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
89.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3968 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:
4145 lbs
Width:
85.8 inches
Height:
70.7 inches
Length:
210.8 inches
Wheelbase:
126.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P255/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted steel
Tire Size:
P255/70R16
Exterior Colors
Beige
Doeskin Tan
Black
Black
Blue
Blue / Bright Blue Metallic / Laser Blue
Gold
Inca Gold
Gray
Satin Steel Metallic
Green
Green / Woodland Green
Orange
Crush / Tangier Orange
Red
Cherry Red Tintcoat / Dark Toreador Red / Victory Red
Silver
Silver Birch Metallic / Silver Metallic
White
Summit White
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow / Yellow
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Velocity Blue
Gold
Not available
Gray
Cactus Gray / Carbonized Gray
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Race Red / Rapid Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black/Dark Ash
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
