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2026 model year · Midsize pickups

Chevrolet Colorado vs Ford Ranger

The Colorado tows 7,700 lb, the Ranger 7,500 lb. Ground clearance reaches 10.7 in on the Colorado and 10.7 in on the Ranger. Chevrolet Colorado and Ford Ranger side by side, 2026 model year, from the makers’ own documents.

This page compares the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado (Colorado 3rd gen, 2023–present) and 2026 Ford Ranger (Ranger P703, 2022–present): the newest model year in which both have maker figures, in US-market units.

Max towing: 7,700 lb vs 7,500 lb
Max payload: up to 1,684 lb vs 1,767 lb
Ground clearance: 10.7 in vs 10.7 in
Curb weight: 5,298 lb vs 5,363 lb

01 / Verdict

Colorado or Ranger: who leads on what

Each line is the maker’s top figure for each model across its configurations. A lead is on that best configuration, so it depends on cab, bed, engine, axle and options; the closest matching trucks are compared below. Only a maker’s own figure decides a lead.

Towing and GCWR: The Colorado tows 7,700 lb, the Ranger 7,500 lb. The Colorado leads by 200 lb on its best configuration.
Payload and GVWR: The Colorado carries up to 1,684 lb of payload, the Ranger 1,767 lb. The Ranger leads by 83 lb on its best configuration.
Ground clearance and angles: The Colorado has 10.7 in of ground clearance, the Ranger 10.7 in. They tie on their best configuration. At the best configuration: approach angle Colorado 38.3°, Ranger 33.0°; breakover angle Colorado 24.6°, Ranger 24.2°; departure angle Colorado 25.1°, Ranger 26.4°.
Dimensions: Length: Colorado 212.7–213.2 in, Ranger 210.6–210.9 in; width: Colorado not in our data, Ranger 75.5–79.8 in; height: Colorado 78.8–81.8 in, Ranger 74.4–75.9 in; wheelbase: Colorado 131.4 in, Ranger 128.7 in.
Curb weight: Curb weight: Colorado 4,716–5,298 lb, Ranger 4,240–5,363 lb.
Tires: Factory tire sizes. Colorado: P255/65R17, P265/65R18, P255/55R20, P285/70R17. Ranger: 255/70R17, 255/65R18, LT285/70R17.
Fuel tank: Fuel tank: Colorado ≈21.3–21.5 gal, Ranger 18.7–20.3 gal.

02 / Side by side

Every figure, group by group

Each cell is the range across the maker’s 2026 configurations of that model, with the small number of the document it comes from. A figure that is an estimate, an owners’ report or a third-party figure wears its mark and never decides a lead; a group where one model has no maker figure says so.

Towing and GCWR

MakerUS units

Chevrolet Colorado and Ford Ranger: towing and gcwr
Figure	Chevrolet Colorado2026	Ford Ranger2026	Leads
Max towing	3,500–7,700 lb^{source 1}^{source 2}	3,500–7,500 lb^{source 3}	Colorado +200 lb
GCWR	9,100–13,250 lb^{source 2}^{source 4}	11,465–12,745 lb^{source 3}	Colorado +505 lb

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Payload and GVWR

MakerUS units

Chevrolet Colorado and Ford Ranger: payload and gvwr
Figure	Chevrolet Colorado2026	Ford Ranger2026	Leads
Max payload	up to 1,151–1,684 lb^{source 1}8 of 9 configs	1,373–1,767 lb^{source 5}	Ranger +83 lb
GVWR	6,200–6,250 lb^{source 1}8 of 9 configs	6,050–6,790 lb^{source 5}	Ranger +540 lb at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Ground clearance and angles

MakerUS units

Chevrolet Colorado and Ford Ranger: ground clearance and angles
Figure	Chevrolet Colorado2026	Ford Ranger2026	Leads
Ground clearance	7.9–10.7 in^{source 1}8 of 9 configs	9.3–10.7 in^{source 5}	Tie
Approach angle	29.1–38.3°^{source 1}4 of 9 configs	30.2–33.0°^{source 5}	Colorado +5.3°
Breakover angle	19.5–24.6°^{source 1}4 of 9 configs	23.0–24.2°^{source 5}	Colorado +0.4°
Departure angle	22.3–25.1°^{source 1}4 of 9 configs	25.8–26.4°^{source 5}	Ranger +1.3°

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Dimensions

MakerUS units

Chevrolet Colorado and Ford Ranger: dimensions
Figure	Chevrolet Colorado2026	Ford Ranger2026	Leads
Length	212.7–213.2 in^{source 1}8 of 9 configs	210.6–210.9 in^{source 5}	Colorado +2.3 in at the top
Width	not in our data	75.5–79.8 in^{source 5}
Height	78.8–81.8 in^{source 1}8 of 9 configs	74.4–75.9 in^{source 5}	Colorado +5.9 in at the top
Wheelbase	131.4 in^{source 1}8 of 9 configs	128.7 in^{source 5}	Colorado +2.7 in at the top
Bed length	not in our data	59.6 in^{source 5}

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Curb weight

MakerUS units

Chevrolet Colorado and Ford Ranger: curb weight
Figure	Chevrolet Colorado2026	Ford Ranger2026	Leads
Curb weight	4,716–5,298 lb^{source 1}8 of 9 configs	4,240–5,363 lb^{source 5}	Ranger +65 lb at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Tires

MakerUS units

Chevrolet Colorado and Ford Ranger: tires
Figure	Chevrolet Colorado2026	Ford Ranger2026	Leads
Factory tire sizes	P255/65R17, P265/65R18, P255/55R20, P285/70R17^{source 1}	255/70R17, 255/65R18, LT285/70R17^{source 5}

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Fuel tank

MakerUS units

Chevrolet Colorado and Ford Ranger: fuel tank
Figure	Chevrolet Colorado2026	Ford Ranger2026	Leads
Fuel tank	≈21.3–21.5 gal^{source 1}^{source 6}	18.7–20.3 gal^{source 5}	Colorado +1.2 gal at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

SourcesMakerThe small number by a figure says which document it is from.

Documents last checked Oct 9, 2026. How we read them and what the marks mean: how we source the numbers. A figure doesn’t match its document? Report a wrong number.

03 / Like for like

The closest matching configurations

Ranges mix every cab, bed and engine. Here is one configuration of each, matched on the options that change the figures most, named as the maker names it.

Chevrolet Colorado: 2026 WT Crew Cab 4WD
Ford Ranger: 2026 XL SuperCrew 4x4 2.3L

Chevrolet Colorado and Ford Ranger, closest matching configurations
Figure	Colorado	Ranger	Leads
Max towing	3,500 lb^{source 1}	3,500 lb^{source 3}	Tie
GCWR	9,100 lb^{source 4}	12,590 lb^{source 3}	Ranger +3,490 lb
Max payload	up to 1,684 lb^{source 1}	1,763 lb^{source 5}	an “up to” figure, not this configuration’s
GVWR	6,250 lb^{source 1}	6,270 lb^{source 5}	Ranger +20 lb
Ground clearance	7.9 in^{source 1}	9.3 in^{source 5}	Ranger +1.4 in
Approach angle	not in our data	30.2°^{source 5}	no maker figure for one
Breakover angle	not in our data	23.0°^{source 5}	no maker figure for one
Departure angle	not in our data	25.8°^{source 5}	no maker figure for one
Curb weight	4,716 lb^{source 1}	4,462 lb^{source 5}	Colorado +254 lb
Length	213.0 in^{source 1}	210.6 in^{source 5}	Colorado +2.4 in
Wheelbase	131.4 in^{source 1}	128.7 in^{source 5}	Colorado +2.7 in
Factory tire sizes	P255/65R17^{source 1}	255/70R17^{source 5}
Fuel tank	≈21.3 gal^{source 1}	18.7 gal^{source 5}	Colorado +2.6 gal

Each is its model’s lowest trim in a crew cab with four-wheel drive and the shortest bed, with the first engine and gearbox the maker lists for it.
A figure marked “with” needs that factory package; one without is the configuration as it comes.

04 / Top figures

Which configuration earns each top figure

The leads above are between each model’s best configuration. Here is which configuration that is, and the factory package it needs.

Chevrolet Colorado

Max towing 7,700 lb: WT Crew Cab 2WD with 2.7L Turbo High-Output (310 hp, 430 lb-ft) + Trailering Package
GCWR 13,250 lb: WT Crew Cab 2WD with 2.7L Turbo High-Output (310 hp, 430 lb-ft)
Max payload up to 1,684 lb: WT Crew Cab 2WD
Ground clearance 10.7 in: ZR2 Crew Cab 4WD
Approach angle 38.3°: ZR2 Crew Cab 4WD
Breakover angle 24.6°: ZR2 Crew Cab 4WD
Departure angle 25.1°: ZR2 Crew Cab 4WD

Ford Ranger

Max towing 7,500 lb: XL SuperCrew 4x2 2.3L with Trailer Tow Package (53R)
GCWR 12,745 lb: XLT SuperCrew 4x4 2.7L
Max payload 1,767 lb: XL SuperCrew 4x2 2.3L
Ground clearance 10.7 in: Raptor SuperCrew 4x4 3.0L
Approach angle 33.0°: Raptor SuperCrew 4x4 3.0L
Breakover angle 24.2°: Raptor SuperCrew 4x4 3.0L
Departure angle 26.4°: Raptor SuperCrew 4x4 3.0L

05 / Keep going

Both models, and other matchups

Chevrolet Colorado 3rd gen (2023–present): every configuration and spec

Ford Ranger P703 (2022–present): every configuration and spec

All vehicle comparisons · Rankings · How we source the numbers

06 / FAQ

Questions people ask

Which tows more, the Colorado or the Ranger?

The Colorado tows 7,700 lb, the Ranger 7,500 lb. The Colorado leads by 200 lb on its best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2026 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

Which has more payload, the Colorado or the Ranger?

The Colorado carries up to 1,684 lb of payload, the Ranger 1,767 lb. The Ranger leads by 83 lb on its best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2026 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

Which has more ground clearance, the Colorado or the Ranger?

The Colorado has 10.7 in of ground clearance, the Ranger 10.7 in. They tie on their best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2026 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

How do the Colorado and the Ranger compare in size?

Length: Colorado 212.7–213.2 in, Ranger 210.6–210.9 in; wheelbase: Colorado 131.4 in, Ranger 128.7 in. The range runs across cab, bed and wheelbase choices.

Which model years does this Colorado vs Ranger comparison use?

This page compares the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado (Colorado 3rd gen, 2023–present) and 2026 Ford Ranger (Ranger P703, 2022–present): the newest model year in which both have maker figures, in US-market units.