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Grodyman
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Aug 11, 2017

Chevy Colorado vs Ford F150 (Update)

I am downsizing to a more economical truck from my 2016 F350 DRW 6.2 gasser.

I am considering the F150 with the 2.7 eco or possibly the 5.0. Also considering he Colorado.

I know what I am getting with the Ford, the best shifting transmission available.

I have never owned a Chevy, and would like any opinions from Colorado owners. I test drove a Colorado and couldn't get the transmission's select shift to do anything. I'm just unsure, but this will be a daily driver, so smaller is better.

My initial thoughts are that the F150 is a more capable truck for about the same MPG.

Gman

36 Replies

  • Yeah.... apples vs oranges.
    I've drove more GM trucks than other brands but the F150 hands down for towing duties and a DD.
    Small engines in DRW trucks years back along small low performance engines in a 1/2 ton never worked out for me.
    Most of the time some of the bigger engines got about the same MPG as a DD and especially towing duties and a much better performing truck .
  • If you're not doing any hauling or towing and you primary use is as a daily driver (grocery getter, luggage hauler) either one will work fine. Go with the one you can get the best bang for your buck on. If you need to regularly haul bigger stuff in the back (plywood, shingles, lumber) or tow something small you probably want the F150.
  • Bumpyroad wrote:
    isn't the colorado more tacoma sized rather than full size?
    bumpy

    It sounds like the OP is comparing apples to oranges.
  • I think your initial thought is right. I had the F150 w the 3.5 ecoboost and I loved it. The 2.7 is, perhaps, even better except as a heavy tow rig.