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Chevrolet Colorado vs. Ford F-150 SuperCrew Review

How the Chevrolet Colorado stacks up against the Ford F-150 SuperCrew - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Chevrolet Colorado
Price Range: $16,705 - $28,915
2009 Ford F-150 SuperCrew
Price Range: $28,575 - $38,760
Chevrolet Colorado vs. Ford F-150 SuperCrew Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Chevrolet Colorado is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the Ford F-150 SuperCrew. The Ford F-150 SuperCrew pales in comparison to the Chevrolet Colorado when it comes to fuel economy. Regarding MSRP, the Chevrolet Colorado costs tremendously less than the Ford F-150 SuperCrew.

Utility
The Ford F-150 SuperCrew's more massive trunk will accommodate more massive objects than the Chevrolet Colorado. The Ford F-150 SuperCrew will quite certainly prove handier than the Chevrolet for those of you with frequent child-cargo. There's no clear winner between the Ford and the Chevrolet Colorado in terms of hauling capacity. The F-150 SuperCrew outpulls the Chevrolet Colorado by a large margin.

Convenience
You will have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Chevrolet than with the F-150 SuperCrew.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the F-150 SuperCrew's front cabin compared to the Chevrolet Colorado. The Ford F-150 SuperCrew provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Chevrolet Colorado does.

Dimensions
The Ford F-150 SuperCrew is tremendously heavier than the Chevrolet Colorado. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Ford F-150 SuperCrew than the Chevrolet Colorado because of its bigger tank. The Chevrolet Colorado fits in smaller parking spaces than the Ford F-150 SuperCrew. The Colorado's shorter wheelbase will give a nimbler feel in daily traffic. However, the Ford is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Chevrolet Colorado is quite certainly more maneuverable than the Ford, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The F-150 SuperCrew has a more massive engine than the Chevrolet Colorado. Remember that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The Ford F-150 SuperCrew packs quite a punch compared to the Chevrolet Colorado with respect to torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly.

Warranty
The Ford F-150 SuperCrew and the Chevrolet have the same basic after-sale protection.

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