Chevrolet Colorado Z71 vs. ZR2
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Colorado Z71 and Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 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 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 and the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2.
In comparing the Chevrolet Colorado Z71's and the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Colorado Z71 has the advantage in the area of new vehicle base pricing. The Chevrolet Colorado Z71 and Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 have the same overall quality score base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Colorado Z71's and the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Colorado Z71 is a better car than the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2.
Pricing: For a new model, the Chevrolet Colorado Z71's price is between $44,779 and $52,098, with the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 priced between $50,924 and $64,994.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the Chevrolet Colorado Z71 and the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 both lose 42.3 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Colorado is 7.8 out of 10. Chevrolet Colorado is ranked 5 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 8.0 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Chevrolet Colorado Z71 and the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 makes 310 horsepower.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the Chevrolet Colorado Z71 and the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 are available in Crew Cab configuration. Both the Chevrolet Colorado Z71 and the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 offer a bed length of 61.7 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:
44779 - 52098
Starting MSRP:
44400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
34483
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
32150 - 38900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
50924 - 64994
Starting MSRP:
50500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
34483
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
32150 - 38900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
41803
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
41803 - 41803
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
41803
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
41803 - 41803
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
19001
Depreciation %:
0.42794783
Resale Value $:
25399
Residual Value %:
0.5720521700000001
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
0.41437655
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
0.38828901 - 0.42794783
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
21611
Depreciation %:
0.42794783
Resale Value $:
28889
Residual Value %:
0.5720521700000001
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
0.41437655
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
0.38828901 - 0.42794783
Chevrolet Colorado Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
Chevrolet Colorado Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Colorado Z71
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
13.1
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
13.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
12.7 - 14.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.263
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Colorado ZR2
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
13.1
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
13.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
12.7 - 14.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.263
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Chevrolet Colorado Rankings
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6 out of / 7Chevrolet Colorado Rankings
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6 out of / 7Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
61.7 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
61.7 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Chevrolet Colorado Trim Levels
LT, Trail Boss, Work Truck, ZR2
Other Chevrolet Colorado Trim Levels
LT, Trail Boss, Work Truck, Z71
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:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
310 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
430 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
7700 lbs
Max Payload:
1590 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
310 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
430 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.063 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6000 lbs
Max Payload:
1310 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
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
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
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
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4630 lbs
Width:
84.4 inches
Height:
79.6 inches
Length:
213.2 inches
Wheelbase:
131.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4910 lbs
Width:
84.4 inches
Height:
81.8 inches
Length:
212.7 inches
Wheelbase:
131.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
10.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P265/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
LT285/70R17
