Dodge Ram 1500 vs. Chevrolet Colorado 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 substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the Dodge Ram 1500. The Dodge Ram 1500 will tax your gasoline budget substantially more than the Chevrolet will. Producing a precise gas mileage evaluation is so difficult that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Chevrolet is the winner in terms of gas mileage. The Chevrolet Colorado is considerably less costly than the Dodge Ram 1500 as far as MSRP.

Utility
The Ram 1500's bigger trunk will accommodate more sizeable things than the Chevrolet Colorado. Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Ram 1500 over the Chevrolet Colorado. The Dodge Ram 1500 is likely a better choice than the Colorado with respect to transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of suitcases or big pets. Towing is significantly more the Dodge Ram 1500's forte than it is the Chevrolet Colorado's.

Convenience
You'll most certainly have to take the Chevrolet Colorado for a fill-up more often than the Dodge Ram 1500 because of its tank size and fuel economy.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Dodge Ram 1500's front cabin compared to the Colorado. The Dodge Ram 1500 provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Chevrolet does.

Dimensions
The Dodge Ram 1500 is significantly more bulky than the Chevrolet Colorado. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Ram 1500 than the Chevrolet Colorado because of its bigger tank. The Chevrolet and the Dodge Ram 1500 compete for the same parking spaces. The Dodge Ram 1500's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; however, the Chevrolet Colorado may give a more agile feel in daily traffic.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Ram 1500 packs quite a wallop and will knock the Chevrolet down a few rungs. On the flip side, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums. With that kind of horsepower, both the Dodge Ram 1500 and the Colorado are legitimate speedsters.

Drivetrain
The Dodge Ram 1500 has a more sizeable engine than the Chevrolet Colorado. Note that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but smaller engines can be stressed more. The Chevrolet Colorado could learn a lesson or two from the Dodge Ram 1500 as far as pickup.

Warranty
The Chevrolet Colorado and the Dodge Ram 1500 have the same basic warranty.