$25,435
Starting MSRP
$30,400
308 HP
Horsepower
420 HP
7,700 lbs
Towing Capacity
13,300 lbs
2.5L 4-cylinder
Base Engine
2.7L Turbo High-Output
49.9 cubic-feet
Cargo Volume
89.1 cubic-feet
The main differences between the Chevrolet Colorado and the Silverado 1500 are size and performance. The Silverado 1500 is a full-size truck, capable of towing up to 13,300 pounds, whereas the Colorado is a mid-size truck with a max towing capacity of 7,700 pounds. Keep reading to find out more about these popular Chevy trucks!
The 2022 Chevy Colorado comes standard with a sturdy 2.5L engine which pairs with 2WD capabilities and offers up to 200 horsepower and 191 lb.-ft. of torque. In terms of towing and payload, the truck can handle up to 7,700 pounds in towing capacity and is able to carry up to 2,268 pounds. The 2022 Chevy Silverado comes standard with a 2.7L Turbo engine with 310 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. If you want an upgrade, you can choose from one of the six available powertrains instead. Although both pickups come with many performance features such as Hill Descent Control, Hitch Guidance, StabiliTrak, and Tow/Haul Mode, the Silverado wins this race every time.
The Colorado and Silverado 1500 offer similar interior appearances, but the Silverado 1500 is more modern, whereas the Colorado has a more utilitarian appearance. The trucks are crafted with similar materials including cloth or leather upholstery, hard plastics and leather trim, plus brushed metal accents. Both cabins are designed to offer plenty of space for up to five passengers plus any cargo. However, the Silverado is slightly more spacious than the Colorado, offering 89 cubic-feet of cargo volume compared to 50 cubic-feet. At the center of each cockpit, you’ll find infotainment systems that offer Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, hands-free Bluetooth capabilities, and available built-in navigation. Both vehicles are also equipped with Amazon Alexa compatibility and a WiFi Hotspot.
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Both the 2022 Colorado and the Silverado 1500 received 4-star safety ratings from the NHTSA thanks to their long lists of driver assistance features. These features include:
The Silverado offers even more innovative safety features, such as Safety Alert Seat and Rear Camera Mirror.
Both Chevy trucks are designed similarly in that they have rugged frames with athletic and bold features. The 2022 Colorado is sculpted with aggressive lines and indentations that aid in its boastful performance. The Silverado’s design is slightly more refined with contoured lines. When it comes to exterior features, both vehicles come with modern LED light setups, a mix of color-keyed and metal accents, and specially-designed grilles. Both trucks also come with a number of off-road features such as skid plates, mudguards, recovery hooks, and splash guards. The biggest difference in these trucks’ exterior is size. The Colorado Crew Cab is 212.7 inches long, and the Silverado Crew Cab is 231.7 – 241.2 inches long.
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