The 2024 Ford Ranger and 2024 Chevy Colorado promise newer designs, better performance, and modern technology. As these midsize trucks hit the market, they’ll change your view of what a smaller truck is capable of. Let's look at the key points for each model so you can have a better comparison.
Key Points
- Modern and sporty design traits characterize both trucks.
- The Ranger has more fuel-efficient engines than the Colorado.
- The Colorado can tow 200 pounds more than the Ranger (7,700 lbs. vs 7,500 lbs.)
- The Ranger has a bigger cargo space than the Colorado.
- The 2024 Ranger's MSRP range is $32,000–$55,000 while the 2024 Colorado’s range is about $30,000–$60,000.
What colors come with the 2024 Ford Ranger and 2024 Chevy Colorado?
The colors of the 2024 Ranger are as follows:
- Cactus Gray
- Carbonized Gray
- Azure Gray
- Iconic Silver
- Oxford White
- Hot Pepper Red
- Shadow Black
- Velocity Blue
The Hot Pepper Red and Azure Gray cost extra if you choose either of those colors. Along with these colors, the 2024 Ranger’s exterior comes with a larger grille inspired by the F-150. This grille is accompanied by a twin-dome hood, large shoulder lines, and distinct "C-clamp" headlights that give the Ranger a modern vibe. You can customize your Ranger with one of the eight color options and one of three exterior packages: STX, Sport, or Chrome. If you are looking for something more aggressive, the Ranger Raptor is the choice for you.
As for the 2024 Colorado, its 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
Like the new Ranger, the 2024 Colorado’s exterior comes with 32-inch all-terrain tires, big fender flares, and a sporty front grille. It also has an aggressive hood scoop, great LED headlights, and aerodynamic contours that not only enhance aesthetics but also improve efficiency.
The Colorado offers practicality even though it has a four-door crew cab and short bed configuration with features like a StowFlex tailgate, eight tie-downs, mid-position capability, and a built-in measuring tool. If you are looking for something with more off-road capability, the Colorado offers the ZR2 Bison trim, which comes with 35-inch all-terrain mud tires and American Expedition Vehicle (AEV) aftermarket support for some epic off-roading experiences.
Does the 2024 Ford Ranger come with a 6-foot Bed?
The 2024 Ranger does not come with a 6-foot bed; it comes with a 5-foot bed instead. The total cargo capacity is about 43.5 cubic feet, which beats the 2024 Colorado by about 2.2 cubic feet. Along with these bed dimensions, the Ranger comes with a four-door cabin that can fit up to five people; however, some larger individuals may find the truck a bit cramped, but this is a common quirk with midsize trucks.
Regardless of size, the Ranger has a nice dashboard with honeycomb air vents and more storage with things like a concealed upper glove box, spacious door pocket cubbies, and large storage under the rear seats. The tech Technological consists of a standard 10.1-inch touchscreen, but you can get an optional vertical 12.4-inch screen if you want.
Running on Ford's Sync 4 software, you get Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, in-dash navigation, and other apps. Other features like wireless charging, Sirius XM radio, and zone-lighting give you better utility and practicality.
How big is the cargo space on a 2024 Chevy Colorado?
Though the 2024 Colorado has a longer bed than the 2024 Ranger (5.2-feet vs 5.0 feet), the Colorado only has 41.3 cubic feet of storage space, which is 2.2 cubic feet smaller than the Ranger. The Ranger has the advantage of having a wider bed than the Colorado.
Despite these dimensional differences, the new Colorado’s cabin comes with a newly designed center console, steering wheel, and gear shift that give a driver-centric vibe. Trims like the Trail Boss, Z71, Z72, and Z72 Bison showcase sporty red and black accents to give an athletic vibe.
As for tech, you will notice an 11.3-inch touchscreen comes with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Google-based software for seamless navigation, music, and assistance features. You also get a wireless charging pad and USB ports to help you stay charged on the go.
What engine does the new Ranger have?
The 2024 Ranger has two engine options:
- 2.3-liter turbo I4 that has 270 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque (21/29 mpg)
- 2.7-liter twin-turbo V6 that has 315 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque (18/23 mpg)
Both engines are matched with a 10-speed automatic transmission and are offered in either rear-wheel drive (RWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD) setups. With a maximum towing capacity of 7,500 pounds and a payload ranging from 1,711 pounds in 4WD to 1,805 pounds in RWD configurations, the Ranger offers considerable capability.
Advanced safety features include automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, and forward collision warning. Moreover, for added convenience and safety, additional options such as adaptive cruise control, a blind-spot system for both the truck and trailer, and emergency evasive steering are available.
What engines are available with the 2024 Chevy Colorado?
The 2024 Chevy Colorado has a 2.7-liter turbo I4 engine, but the Colorado has two tuning options:
- Standard: 237 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque
- TurboMax: 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque
The WT and LT trims come with the standard engine while the Trail Boss, Z71, and ZR2 models come with the TurboMax engine. However, you can get the TurboMax engine with your WT or LT trim if you want. The fuel economy is about 20/25 mpg in RWD or 19/23 mpg in 4WD. However, if you go with a ZR2 off-road model, the fuel economy drops to 17/19 mpg.
Along with fuel efficiency, the towing capacity of the WT and LT trims is 3,500 while the Z71 and Trail Boss trims reach 7,700 pounds; however, the ZR2 models drop to a towing capacity of 6,000 pounds. As for payload capacity, the WT and LT trims can haul 1,684 pounds while the Z71 and Trail Boss trims haul about 1,587 pounds; however, the ZR2 trims can only haul about 1,151 pounds.
As for safety, the Colorado comes with lane-keeping assist, lane-departure assist, forward collision warning, and automated emergency braking; furthermore, you can get available features like adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and rear-cross traffic alert.
How much will the 2024 Ford Ranger cost?
The MSRPs for the trims of the 2024 Ford Ranger go from $32,565 for the base XL to $55,365 for the powerful Raptor.
How much does a 2024 Chevy Colorado cost?
Meanwhile, the MSRPs for the trims for the 2024 Chevy Colorado range from $29,500 for the base WT up to $60,540 for the ZR2 Bison.
Both trucks offer a range of prices that are subject to variations based on selected upgrades and features.
Final Point
The 2024 Ford Ranger and 2024 Chevy Colorado have great design, strong performance, and good technology. However, the Ford Ranger has the edge with better fuel-efficient engines, stronger standard engine, larger cargo space, and better bed configuration.