Can’t decide between the full-size Silverado 1500 and the smaller Colorado? This 2025 Chevy trucks comparison will help you figure out just how much pickup you really need.
2025 Chevy Trucks Comparison: The Silverado 1500 vs. the Colorado
Size
You can’t beat the accommodating nature of a full-size truck, so if you plan to have passengers along for the ride most of the time, the Silverado 1500 is the way to go. With its enormous backseat space, it’s easily one of the most comfortable family vehicles out there.
That said, not every Colorado is smaller than every Silverado 1500. Because of the different bed and cab combos available on the Silverado 1500, the smallest version (regular cab with a standard bed) is actually shorter than the Colorado, which only comes in one configuration, i.e., a four-door crew cab with a five-foot bed. From there on, every Silverado is bigger, with some versions capable of seating up to six people.
Capability
Every Colorado is powered by a turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 310 horsepower, 430 lb-ft of torque, and a towing capacity of 7,700 pounds (the highest in the mid-size pickup segment). According to the EPA, rear-wheel-drive Colorados return an estimated 20 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway.
The Silverado 1500, on the other hand, offers four engine choices. Its base engine is the same one you’ll find in the Colorado, but here it can tow up to 9,500 pounds. Next up is a torque-rich diesel straight-six with a 13,300-pound towing capacity. If you’re more into V8s, there are two to choose from: the 355-horsepower 5.3-liter can handle 11,300 pounds, while the big one, a 6.2-liter, can pull up to 13,200 pounds.
Tech
All Colorados come with more or less the same tech features, so you won’t miss out even if you stick with the base trim. Highlights include an 11-inch digital gauge cluster, two front USBs, 12-volt outlets, and an 11.3-inch touchscreen with Google built-in, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. The standard audio setup includes six speakers, but a Bose system is available for higher trims.
The tech setup in the Silverado 1500 depends on the trim. Entry-level models feature a seven-inch infotainment display and a 3.5-inch monochromatic digital gauge cluster. Meanwhile, mid-range and higher-end trims get a 13.4-inch touchscreen display and a 12.3-inch color gauge cluster.
You’ve got to get behind the wheel of both the Silverado 1500 and the Colorado to really see what each one’s all about. To schedule your test drive, reach out to Minnesota Motor Company in Fergus Falls, MN.
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