Chevy Colorado vs Silverado

Chevy offers a handful of pickup trucks with do-it-all attitudes, including the 2021 Chevy Colorado and the 2021 Chevy Silverado. The Colorado is a midsize truck, while the Silverado 1500 classifies as a light-duty pickup, meaning their capabilities differ quite a bit. However, both models lead their respective classes and offer a variety of high-end features, many of which they share.

In this comparison, we at Feldman Chevrolet of Highland will help you decide which Chevy pickup is the right choice for your needs in Highland, Hartford, or Milford, MI. Let’s get started!

Colorado vs Silverado: Design, Dimensions & Comfort

As was already mentioned, there’s quite a noticeable size difference between the Chevy Colorado and the Chevy Silverado. See how the Colorado and the Silverado respectively compare in their standard trims below:

• Overall Vehicle Length: 212.7 inches vs. 229.5 inches
• Bed Length: 74 inches vs. 98.18 inches
• Passenger Capacity: 5 passengers vs. 6 passengers
• Front-Passenger Legroom: 45 inches vs. 44.53 inches

Based on these dimensions, you can see that the Silverado has a bit more meat on its bones. You’ll have a bit more space inside the cab, as well as in the bed of the truck. Respectively, though, these models put their competitors to shame.

Colorado vs Silverado: Advanced Technology Features

The Colorado and Silverado have the most overlap in the technology category. Both models can be equipped with Chevy’s latest infotainment system, which offers an array of handy features, including:

• Turn-by-turn navigation to all your destinations
• Smartphone app integration via Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
• Bluetooth® hands-free calling and wireless audio streaming
• A built-in 4G LTE Wi-Fi® hotspot for on-the-go connectivity

Additionally, both models offer a handful of active safety features to keep you on the straight and narrow. Forward Collision Alert lets you know if you’re approaching another vehicle too quickly, while Lane Departure Warning keeps tabs on your lane lines.

One exciting addition you’ll get in the Silverado is an available 15-view camera system that provides you with a 360-degree view of your surroundings to help with positioning and hitching the trailer.