Chevrolet Colorado vs Ford F-150
The Ford F-150 is more fuel-efficient at 25 MPG combined, against 23 MPG for the Chevrolet Colorado. At EPA assumptions that is about $300 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Colorado | Ford F-150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 198 | 1,733 |
| Most reported problem | Drivetrain & axles | Drivetrain & axles |
| Crashes and fires | 7 and 7 | 30 and 11 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 9,000 miles | 60,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 9 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 23 MPG | 25 MPG |
| City and highway | 20 and 30 | 22 and 30 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,150 | $3,850 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 198 complaints for the Chevrolet Colorado and 1,733 for the Ford F-150. 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: 0 for the Chevrolet Colorado, 9 for the Ford F-150.