Mazda B2300 vs. Chevrolet Colorado Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Mazda B2300 to the dealership as the Chevrolet Colorado. As far as gas mileage, the Mazda B2300 has the Colorado beat. There honestly isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the B2300 is a tad more economical than the Chevrolet Colorado. The Mazda B2300 is tremendously less expensive than the Chevrolet Colorado with respect to MSRP.

Utility
The Chevrolet Colorado will most definitely prove handier than the Mazda B2300 for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The Chevrolet Colorado is likely a better choice than the B2300 with respect to hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of cargo or big pets. The Chevrolet Colorado outpulls the Mazda B2300 by a large margin.

Convenience
The Mazda B2300's fuel tank will need to be replenished a bit more often than the unit in the Chevrolet Colorado.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Colorado offers a bit more head room than the Mazda B2300, there honestly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Chevrolet is tremendously heavier than the B2300. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Chevrolet Colorado than the B2300 because of its larger tank. The Mazda B2300 and the Colorado compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Chevrolet Colorado packs quite a wallop and will knock the Mazda B2300 down a few rungs. On the other hand, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums. With that kind of horsepower, the Chevrolet Colorado is a true sports car.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Mazda B2300 and the Colorado likely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Chevrolet's engine is substantially more massive than the Mazda B2300's. Bear in mind that more sizeable engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The B2300 could learn a lesson or two from the Chevrolet Colorado in terms of torque. Torque equals pickup, and the Chevrolet Colorado will have picked up and gone by the time the Mazda finally gets moving.

Warranty
The Chevrolet Colorado and the B2300 have the same basic warranty.