Colorado vs. Ranger
See where Colorado takes the lead in torque, payload, and towing — trim for trim, at nearly identical prices.
When it comes to midsize trucks, the 2026 Chevy Colorado offers standard torque, payload, and towing that the Ford Ranger's standard engine can't match — at a starting price within $75 of its rival. Comparing the LT 4WD and XLT 4WD SuperCrew, priced almost identically, Colorado leads the way.
Colorado LT
Ranger XLT
MSRP and specs shown reflect 2026 model-year Colorado LT 4WD Crew Cab and Ranger XLT 4WD SuperCrew and exclude destination charge, tax, title, license, and dealer fees. Both trucks require an available trailering package to reach their maximum tow rating shown; standard towing without the package is 3,500 lbs on both. Dealer sets final price. Confirm current pricing and configuration with our sales team, as figures are subject to manufacturer change.
Here's what sets Colorado apart
Colorado provides torque, storage, and capability that Ranger's standard powertrain just can't match.
430 lb-ft of standard torque
Every Colorado comes with the same TurboMax 2.7L turbo four, delivering 430 lb-ft of torque from the base WT up through the off-road ZR2 — no engine upgrade required. Ranger's standard 2.3L EcoBoost tops out at 310 lb-ft, a gap of 120 lb-ft that shows up every time you're merging with a loaded trailer.
StowFlex tailgate
Standard on LT and up, the Colorado's StowFlex tailgate hides a lockable, watertight 45-inch-wide storage compartment inside the tailgate itself — extra enclosed space that doesn't eat into the bed or cab, and comes with a pair of built-in cupholders for tailgating. Ranger's XLT tailgate doesn't offer a built-in storage equivalent.
More payload, more towing
At 2,046 lbs, the Colorado LT 4WD's max payload beats the Ranger XLT 4WD's 1,807 lbs by nearly 240 lbs — and with the available trailering package, Colorado also out-tows Ranger, 7,700 lbs to 7,500 lbs. For contractors and weekend haulers alike, that's real, usable capability difference.
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* The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price excludes destination freight charge, tax, title, license, and dealer fees. Dealer sets final price.
* Maximum trailering ratings require the available trailering package on both vehicles and are intended for comparison purposes only. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner's Manual. The trailering capacity of your specific vehicle may vary. The weight of passengers, cargo, and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can trailer.
* Payload and cargo capacity limited by weight and distribution.
* Specifications sourced from manufacturer and dealer trim data current as of this page's production date and are subject to change without notice. Confirm exact configuration and pricing with Ray Chevrolet before purchase.