BUYER’S GUIDE: CHEVY SILVERADO VS CHEVY COLORADO

Chevy’s two trucks, the Silverado 1500 and Colorado, are very popular and among some of our best sellers. That’s because both vehicles have strong points for different types of vehicle buyers. The Silverado 1500’s power and vast cargo bed are ideal for a work truck, while the more compact Colorado retains many advantages of a pickup on a more practical scale for day-to-day driving.

WHAT ARE THE CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 AND COLORADO?

The Chevy Silverado 1500 is a full-sized pickup truck with a long history. It can be equipped with a mammoth cargo bed measuring over 8 feet in length, and it can seat between three and six passengers. It boasts a towing capacity of over 13,000 pounds, helping it tackle just about any challenge on the job site. You can choose between three cab sizes: a Regular cab that seats three, an Extended Cab with room for six, and a Crew Cab to seat six.

Under the hood, the Silverado 1500 has a wide range of engine options. Some of the most popular are two extremely powerful V-8s and a durable six-cylinder turbodiesel that gets some of the best towing numbers. The best fuel economy is offered by the turbodiesel, which achieves 23 mpg on city roads and 33 mpg on the highway.

The Chevy Colorado can be a compact or mid-sized pickup truck. Its longest cargo bed measures just over 6 feet. The two cab options provide seating for four or five people.

Although the Colorado can tow and haul much less than the Silverado, its numbers are still impressive. The Colorado can tow up to 7,700 pounds, which is the best for the compact pickup class.

In terms of power, the Colorado’s strongest engine options are a V-6 that puts out just over 300 horsepower and a turbodiesel, which gives this pickup its best towing numbers. The turbodiesel gives you the best fuel economy, with numbers of 20 mpg in the city and 30 mpg at highway speeds.

Both the Silverado and Colorado are equipped with a wide range of modern infotainment features. While their sizes may be different, both Chevy vehicles feature large screens, stereos, and a variety of connectivity options. They’re also equipped with a good selection of driver safety technology, such as automatic emergency braking, parking sensors, and blind spot monitoring.

BENEFITS OF THE CHEVY SILVERADO 1500

There’s no denying that if you’re buying a truck primarily for towing and hauling, the Silverado 1500 wins hands down. Its towing capacity is almost twice as much as the Colorado’s, and you can gain an additional 2 feet in length in the cargo bed.

The Silverado 1500 has an engine lineup that’s tough to argue with. The largest V-8 puts out over 400 horsepower, while the turbodiesel offers plenty of torque for towing. The Silverado is therefore a great choice if power is what you want.

The two larger cab options are vast, giving you lots of space for adult passengers in both rows. The spacious cab makes the Silverado a great family vehicle and a powerful workhorse at the same time. The Crew Cab is particularly popular if you have rear-row adult passengers traveling with you often, since it provides much more legroom.

The Silverado has some great off-roading upgrades on offer, and its size enables it to deal comfortably with rough terrain when the pavement ends. The Trail Boss trim features an upgraded suspension, steel skid plates, and hill descent control.

BENEFITS OF THE CHEVY COLORADO

The Colorado is a more practical option for day-to-day driving. Its smaller dimensions mean you’ll have an easier time moving in and out of parking spots, and finding your way through busy city traffic.

The Colorado’s two cargo bed options may be smaller than what’s offered in the Silverado, but they still provide you with a huge amount of cargo space compared to most vehicles. You can load up the Colorado with everything you’ll need for a weekend trip out of town or the items you’ve bought from the hardware store for a home improvement project. In addition, its towing abilities are more than enough to keep many people happy. Its capacity of over 7,000 pounds is more than enough to handle a mid-sized camper, or trailer to carry your boat or other items.

The Colorado’s engine lineup is more than adequate for tackling day-to-day driving. In fact, as its strong towing numbers show, the vast majority of buyers will find they have all the power they need, especially with the V-6 or turbodiesel under the hood.

The Colorado may be smaller, but it’s no less capable of dealing with an off-roading challenge. Check out the Z71 or ZR2 upgrade packages to learn more about the range of off-roading features you can access. In fact, the Colorado enjoys an advantage in some situations over the Silverado 1500, which can find it tough to deal with some trails due to its larger size.

The Colorado’s price tag is its final advantage. If your budget is a significant concern, you can save thousands of dollars on the base Colorado compared to the base Silverado 1500. As you move up through the trim levels, the price difference continues to increase. So even if you want to add a touch of luxury to your Colorado, you can do so on a much more modest budget than if you chose the Silverado 1500.

We hope that our comparison between the Colorado and Silverado 1500 has helped you decide which Chevy pickup is right for you. Both vehicles excel in different ways, which is why they’re able to appeal to a broad range of customers. If you still have questions about either truck or you’d like to know more about their specific features, check out our online inventory. The team here at Koons White Marsh Chevrolet is always on hand to answer your questions and provide buying advice. Feel free to contact us with your query or swing by our Washington area dealership to talk to one of us face-to-face.

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