The 2024 Chevy Colorado and 2024 Ford Ranger have great designs, performance, and technology. However, you may wonder what model is the best one for you. So, let’s take a look at the main features of each truck to help you have a better understanding.
Key Points
- Each truck has cool, athletic designs.
- The Ranger has better fuel economy than the Colorado.
- The Colorado can tow more than the Ranger (7,700 lbs. vs. 7,500 lbs.).
- The Colorado has a longer bed than the Ranger.
- The Ranger’s MSRP range is $32,000–$55,000 while the Colorado’s MSRP range is about $30,000–$60,000.
How many colors does the 2024 Chevy Colorado have?
The 2024 Colorado has the following eight colors are as follows:
- Black
- Glacier Blue Metallic
- Summit White
- Nitro Yellow Metallic
- Radiant Red Tintcoat
- Sand Dune Metallic
- Sterling Gray Metallic
- Harvest Bronze Metallic
The Colorado’s exterior comes with 32-inch all-terrain tires, large fender flares, and a cool front grille. Furthermore, its dynamic hood scoop, nice LED headlights, and aerodynamic body help with its look and fuel economy. Though the Colorado only comes in a four-door crew cab and short bed setup, it still offers practicality with features like StowFlex tailgate, eight tie-downs, mid-position capability, and a built-in measuring tool. If you like off-roading, you can get the ZR2 Bison trim, a lifted truck, that has 35-inch all-terrain mud tires, American Expedition Vehicle (AEV) aftermarket features, and more to have great off-road adventures.
How many exterior colors does the 2024 Ford Ranger have?
The 2024 Ranger has the following eight colors:
- Cactus Gray
- Carbonized Gray
- Iconic Silver
- Oxford White
- Shadow Black
- Velocity Blue
- Hot Pepper Red (extra cost)
- Azure Gray (extra cost)
With these colors, the 2024 Ranger has a large grille like the F-150’s grille. The Ranger’s grille comes with a twin-dome hood, large shoulder lines, and "C-clamp" headlights, which gives the Ranger a bold but modern look. You can choose from three exterior packages—STX, Sport, or Chrome—to personalize your Ranger the way you like it. If you want a sporty but aggressive look, the Ranger Raptor would be your top choice.
What is the 2024 Colorado’s bed length?
The 2024 Colorado’s bed length is 5.2-feet, which is slightly longer than the 2024 Ranger’s 5.0-foot bed. However, the Colorado’s cargo space is 2.2 cubic feet smaller than the Ranger’s cargo space, which has a total of 41.3 cubic feet. Nevertheless, the Colorado's cabin has a driver-centric design with newly designed center console, steering wheel, and gear shift. If you choose a Trail Boss, Z71, Z72, or Z72 Bison trim, you will get sporty red and black accents that increase its athletic appeal.
The Colorado’s tech includes an 11.3-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Google-based software for better navigation, music, and assistance features. Furthermore, a wireless charging pad and USB ports help you stay powered up while you’re on the road.
What is the 2024 Ranger’s bed length?
The 2024 Ranger’s bed is 5-feet; however, the Ranger’s cargo space is 43.5 cubic feet, which is 2.2 cubic feet more than the Colorado. Furthermore, the Ranger's four-door cabin can seat five people (including the driver), but some taller individuals may find space tighter than normal. Nevertheless, the Ranger has a well-designed dashboard with honeycomb air vents, concealed upper glove box, deep door pocket cubbies, and large storage beneath the rear seats.
The Ranger’s tech comes with a standard 10.1-inch touchscreen, but a vertical 12.4-inch screen is available. The screen has Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, in-dash navigation, and a range of other apps. Other features like wireless charging, Sirius XM radio, and zone lighting offer greater utility.
What is the 2024 Colorado’s fuel economy?
The 2024 Colorado’s fuel economies are as follows with its 2.7-liter turbo I4 engine:
- RWD: 20/25 mpg
- 4WD: 19/23 mpg
- ZR2 off-road model: 17/19 mpg
You can also choose from the tuning options for horsepower and torque:
- Standard: 237 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque
- TurboMax: 310 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque
The WT and LT trims have the standard engine, but the Trail Boss, Z71, and ZR2 trims have the TurboMax engine. However, you can get the TurboMax engine with your WT or LT trim if you want. As for towing, the WT and LT trims can tow up to 3,500 pounds while the Z71 and Trail Boss trims can tow up to 7,700 pounds. One thing to note is the ZR2 trims can tow up to 6,000 pounds. As for hauling, the WT and LT trims can haul up to 1,684 pounds while the Z71 and Trail Boss trims can haul up to 1,587 pounds; however, the ZR2 trims can only haul up to 1,151 pounds.
The Colorado’s safety features include lane-keeping assist, lane-departure assist, forward collision warning, and automated emergency braking. You can get adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and rear-cross traffic alert as optional features if you want.
What kind of fuel economy does the 2024 Ford Ranger get?
The 2024 Ranger has these fuel economies with its two engine options:
- 21/29 mpg with the 2.3-liter turbo I4 that produces 270 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque
- 18/23 mpg with the 2.7-liter twin-turbo V6 that produces 315 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque
A 10-speed automatic transmission comes with each engine, but you can choose either RWD or 4WD setups. The Ranger’s max towing capacity is 7,500 pounds; furthermore, its payload capacity ranges from 1,711 pounds in 4WD to 1,805 pounds in RWD. So, the Ranger has impressive towing and hauling capacity, but the Colorado still outperforms the Ranger in towing capacity.
The Ranger comes with safety features like automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, and forward collision warning. Furthermore, you can get additional options like adaptive cruise control, a blind-spot system for both the truck and trailer, and emergency evasive steering.
How much does the new Colorado cost?
The 2024 Colorado has these MSRPs:
- WT — $29,500
- LT — $31,900
- Trail Boss— $37,300
- Z71 — $40,200
- ZR2— $46,800
- ZR2 Bison — $60,540
The price of each trim can increase if you choose a different engine setup, get additional features, and so on.
How much does the new Ranger cost?
The 2024 Ranger has these MSRPs:
- XL — $32,565
- XLT — $35,505
- Lariat — $43,525
- Raptor — $55,365
The price for each trim can increase if you choose a different engine, get different wheels, and so on.
Final Thoughts
The Colorado has better towing, a higher-performing optional engine, and nicer standard technology. Even though the Ranger has more fuel-efficient engines, the Colorado wins with its towing capacity and upgrade options. So, come in to Schoner today for a test drive to find which Colorado truck is the best one for you.