Ford Ranger vs Chevy Colorado

Get ready for your next adventure: The popular 2020 Ford Ranger and 2020 Chevy Colorado are ready to hit the roads. Mooresville, Lexington, and Kannapolis, NC, shoppers have a major choice to make. Which of these midsize pickup trucks packs the power you need on the daily drive?

See how they stack up against each other in this vehicle comparison. If you have any questions, drop us a line at Cloninger Ford, our dealer serving Salisbury. Let’s see how much these trucks can move!

Ranger vs Colorado: Max Payload

A pickup is only as good as its cargo bed. Luckily, the 2020 Ranger and Colorado have more than enough muscle to move heavy loads. Whether you’re headed to the mountains, the campsite, or the lake, you’ll have the power you need to bring more gear along for the ride.

The Chevy Colorado has a max payload of 1,578 pounds, a solid total. The Ford Ranger can haul more of your gear, however, with a payload of up to 1,860 pounds when properly equipped. It’s truly a leader in the midsize truck segment.  

Both trucks offer two different bed lengths, so you can configure your vehicle to serve your needs. Make room for the items you can’t bear to leave behind!

Safety Features in Midsize Trucks

The Ford Ranger and Chevrolet Colorado share similar suites of active safety features. Ford Co-Pilot360™ and its Chevy equivalent feature advanced driver assistance that includes:

• Lane-Keeping System
• Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
• Rear View Camera

However, the Ranger offers some features you won’t find in the Colorado. These include available BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Trailer Coverage. Be forewarned of vehicles in your blind spots and alongside your trailer when you want to change lanes.

The two trucks offer driver monitoring systems for secondary drivers. With Ford MyKey® or Chevy Teen Driver, you can have a bit more peace of mind when your teenagers get behind the wheel.

Ford Ranger vs Chevy Colorado: Technology

Go wherever your thirst for adventure takes you—the 2020 Ranger and Colorado can keep you plugged in to what matters most. Both offer state-of-the-art infotainment systems. Use your apps on the go with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, smartphone features offered by both trucks.

Premium sound systems can transform your music experience, too. The B&O™ Sound System by Bang & Olufsen available in the Ranger has 10 well-placed speakers. The premium sound system in the Colorado has only seven speakers by comparison.

Is the Ford Ranger or Chevrolet Colorado the Better Buy?

We hope Mooresville and Kannapolis shoppers find this comparison helpful! The 2020 Ford Ranger and 2020 Chevy Colorado are competitive entries in the midsize pickup truck segment.

However, we think the extra payload capacity and more advanced technology and safety features of the Ranger make it a standout choice. See what you think: Schedule a test drive at Cloninger Ford. We’ll get you behind the wheel to take on the roads of Salisbury and Lexington, NC!