Chevrolet S-10 vs. Chevrolet Colorado
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet S-10 and 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 Chevrolet S-10 and the Chevrolet Colorado.
In comparing the Chevrolet S-10's and the Chevrolet Colorado's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet S-10 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The Chevrolet Colorado has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet S-10's and the Chevrolet Colorado's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet S-10 is a better car than the Chevrolet Colorado.
Pricing: A used 2004 Chevrolet S-10 ranges from $3,937 to $11,945 while a used 2004 Chevrolet Colorado is priced between $4,462 to $12,036.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet S-10’s base engine makes 190 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Colorado base engine makes 175 horsepower. The S-10 is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 306 miles. The Colorado is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 456 miles. This gives the Chevrolet Colorado the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Chevrolet S-10. Both models use gasoline.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The Chevrolet S-10 is available in a Crew Cab configuration, and the Chevrolet Colorado is available in a Crew Cab, Extended Cab,or a Regular Cab configuration. The Chevrolet S-10 offers a bed length of 55.2 inches, and the Chevrolet Colorado offers bed lengths of 61.1 and 72.8 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:
$25,330
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$16,200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$15,492
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$13,000 - $17,845
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$8,422
Price Range:
$3,937 - $11,945
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
122,296
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$7,844
Price Range:
$4,462 - $12,036
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$8,656
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$7,199 - $12,483
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
28
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
153,159
# Good or Great Deals:
13
Chevrolet S-10 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
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 Chevrolet S-10
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
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iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Colorado
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9
Typical Category Recalls:
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Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.4 - 7.9
Chevrolet S-10 Rankings
Not yet available
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
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
55.2 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
61.1 inches, 72.8 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chevrolet S-10 Trim Levels
LS
Chevrolet Colorado Trim Levels
Z71, Z71 LS, Z71 LS Base, Z85, Z85 LS, Z85 LS Base, ZQ8, ZQ8 LS, ZQ8 LS Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
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:
190 hp @ 4400 rpm
Torque:
250 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5200 lbs
Max Payload:
1067 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
175 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
185 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
4000 lbs
Max Payload:
1733 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 18 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
238 / 306 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 24 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
342 / 456 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
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
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
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
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup 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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
44 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 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:
4083 lbs
Width:
67.9 inches
Height:
63.4 inches
Length:
205.3 inches
Wheelbase:
122.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3117 lbs
Width:
67.6 inches
Height:
64.9 inches
Length:
192.8 inches
Wheelbase:
111.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/70R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/75R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Indigo Blue Metallic
Brown
Sandalwood Metallic
Gray
Light Pewter Metallic
Green
Dark Green Metallic
Red
Dark Cherry Red Metallic / Victory Red
White
Summit White
Yellow
Yellow
Orange
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Indigo Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Dark Green Metallic
Red
Dark Cherry Red Metallic / Victory Red
White
Summit White
Yellow
Yellow
Orange
Sunburst Orange Metallic
Silver
Silver Birch Metallic
Interior Colors
Gray
Graphite
Interior Colors
Gray
Medium Dark Pewter