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Chevrolet Colorado vs. GMC Sierra 1500 Review

How the Chevrolet Colorado stacks up against the GMC Sierra 1500 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Chevrolet Colorado
Price Range: $16,705 - $28,915
2010 GMC Sierra 1500
Price Range: $19,375 - $46,435
Chevrolet Colorado vs. GMC Sierra 1500 Review

Utility
The GMC Sierra 1500's larger trunk will accommodate more large objects than the Chevrolet. The GMC Sierra 1500 will quite certainly prove friendlier than the Colorado for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The GMC Sierra 1500 is a better choice than the Colorado as far as hauling capacity, especially if you often need to carry a lot of stuff or sizeable dogs. Towing is significantly more the Sierra 1500's forte than it is the Chevrolet Colorado's.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the GMC and the Chevrolet Colorado are true speedsters.

Dimensions
The Sierra 1500 is considerably heavier than the Chevrolet Colorado. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the GMC Sierra 1500 than the Chevrolet Colorado because of its larger tank. The Chevrolet and the GMC compete for the same parking spaces. The Chevrolet Colorado's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a sprier feel in daily traffic than the GMC Sierra 1500.

Convenience
The Colorado's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the GMC Sierra 1500.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Chevrolet Colorado is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the GMC Sierra 1500. The GMC Sierra 1500 pales in comparison to the Chevrolet Colorado in terms of gas mileage. The Chevrolet Colorado is significantly less expensive than the Sierra 1500 in terms of MSRP.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Colorado and the GMC Sierra 1500 most definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The GMC Sierra 1500 has a more massive engine than the Chevrolet Colorado. Keep in mind that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but smaller engines can be stressed more. Torque equals pickup, and the GMC will have picked up and gone by the time the Colorado finally gets moving.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the GMC's front cabin compared to the Chevrolet Colorado. The ampler interior dimensions of the GMC Sierra 1500 make it substantially more spacious for your passengers than the Chevrolet Colorado.

Warranty
The Colorado and the GMC have the same basic warranty.

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