Chevrolet Colorado vs Ford Ranger
The Ford Ranger is more fuel-efficient at 23 MPG combined, against 20 MPG for the Chevrolet Colorado. At EPA assumptions that is about $450 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Colorado | Ford Ranger | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 87 | 179 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Air bags |
| Crashes and fires | 1 and 6 | 4 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 58,000 miles | 36,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 7 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 20 MPG | 23 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 24 | 21 and 26 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,350 | $2,900 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 87 complaints for the Chevrolet Colorado and 179 for the Ford Ranger. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 3 for the Chevrolet Colorado, 7 for the Ford Ranger.