2019 Ford Ranger vs. 2019 Chevy Colorado

2019 Ranger vs. Chevy Colorado: Engine Options and Efficiency

• Engines: The Ford Ranger houses a 270-hp 2.3L EcoBoost®, and outclasses the Colorado’s standard 181-hp 2.5L four-cylinder.

• Transmissions: The standard transmission for all of the 2019 Ford Ranger trims is an electronic 10-speed automatic with a tow/haul mode. The Colorado transmission options are a 6- or 8-speed automatic.

• Fuel Economy Ratings: The mpg ratings of these two midsize trucks are similar. The Ford Ranger earns a Best-in-Class fuel economy for an EPA-estimated 21 mpg city/26 mpg highway. The Colorado earns an EPA-estimated 20 mpg city/26 mpg highway.

2019 Ranger vs. Chevy Colorado: Towing & Payload Capacity

Whether you need to haul heavy work equipment through Chicago or tow a camper for an extended work trip, the Ranger offers clear towing advantages over the Chevy Colorado. Compare their specs:

• Properly equipped, the Ford Ranger has a best-in-class maximum payload of 1,860 pounds and a maximum towing capacity of 7,500 pounds.
• The Colorado’s maximum payload is 1,548 pounds and its maximum towing capacity is 7,000 pounds.

2019 Ranger vs. Chevy Colorado: Advanced Features

Compared to the 2019 Chevy Colorado, the 2019 Ford Ranger offers more for the money. As you cruise through Madison, you’ll be connected and comfortable, courtesy of features like:

• FordPass Connect™ with 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot
• Smart-Charging USB port
• MyKey®
• AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™ (RSC®)
• SOS Post-Crash Alert System™
• Ford Applink®
• Ford SYNC®
• Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking

As well as the above, the Ford Ranger and connected trailer can be had with the all-new Ford Co-Pilot360™ feature, which adds a Lane-Keeping System and Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with Cross-Traffic Alert. Ford Co-Pilot360™ gives you the added tools to safely move through a job site and tow cargo.