2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. Colorado | Medlin Chevrolet

In the market for a new pickup truck and can't decide if the 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 or Colorado is right for you? The full-size Silverado 1500 and mid-size Colorado both have power, intelligent technology, and durable design to handle your towing needs. Continue reading this 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. 2024 Chevy Colorado comparison created by the team at Medlin Chevrolet in Ayden, NC, to learn more. For more information, check out our Silverado 1500 review and Silverado 1500 trims guide, or our Colorado review and Colorado trims guide. , and plan your visit by using our directions. Feel free to contact us online or over the phone at 877-241-4336 if you have any questions.

Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. Colorado Interior Design

Stay comfortable with the well-designed interiors of the 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 and Colorado. You can find vinyl, cloth, or perforated leather seat upholstery in the Silverado 1500 or cloth, cloth/Evotex, or perforated leather seat upholstery in the Colorado. The Silverado 1500 has an available ten-way power driver's seat, while the Colorado can have an eight-way power driver's seat. The Silverado 1500 has more advanced amenities available, including heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear outboard seats, and a power tilt and telescoping steering column.

Shared available interior features include:

  • 60/40 split folding rear bench seat
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Wrapped steering wheel
  • Heated front seats
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror

Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. Colorado Engine Specs

The 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 and Colorado have exciting engines ready to power your drives. The Silverado 1500 offers a diverse range of four-, six-, and eight-cylinder engines. The Colorado offers a choice between a 2.7L turbo inline four-cylinder (I4) and a 2.7L TurboMax™ I4 engine. While the engines of the Silverado 1500 offer higher outputs, the Colorado usually has better fuel efficiency and still has respectable capabilities. The 2.7L I4 engines of both pickup trucks are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, and the other engines of the Silverado 1500 have ten-speed automatic transmissions. View engine specifications in the following tables.

2024 Model

Chevy Silverado 1500

Chevy Silverado 1500

Chevy Silverado 1500

Chevy Silverado 1500

Engine

2.7L TurboMax I4

5.3L EcoTec3 V8

6.2L EcoTec3 V8

3.0L Duramax turbo diesel I6

Horsepower

310 HP

355 HP

420 HP

305 HP

Torque

430 lb.-ft.

383 lb.-ft.

460 lb.-ft.

495 lb.-ft.

MPG (City/Hwy)

18 / 22

16 / 22

15 / 20

23 / 29

Transmission

Eight-speed automatic

Ten-speed automatic

Ten-speed automatic

Ten-speed automatic

Drivetrain

2WD / 4WD

2WD / 4WD

2WD / 4WD

4WD

2024 Model

Chevy Colorado

Chevy Colorado

Engine

2.7L turbo I4

2.7L TurboMax I4

Horsepower

237 HP

310 HP

Torque

260 lb.-ft.

430 lb.-ft.

MPG (City/Hwy)

20 / 24

19 / 24

Transmission

Eight-speed automatic

Eight-speed automatic

Drivetrain

2WD / 4WD

2WD / 4WD

Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. Colorado Payload & Tow Specs

Haul and tow what you need with the impressive capabilities of the 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 and Colorado. Handle light-duty towing with ease utilizing the engines of the Colorado, which has a maximum towing capacity of 7,700 pounds and 1,719 pounds of payload capacity. If you're in need of more power, the Silverado 1500 can tow up to 13,300 pounds and has a maximum payload capacity of 2,260 pounds. View towing and payload specifications in the following table.

2024 Model

Chevy Silverado 1500

Chevy Silverado 1500

Chevy Silverado 1500

Chevy Silverado 1500

Engine

2.7L TurboMax™ I4

5.3L EcoTec3 V8

6.2L EcoTec3 V8

3.0L Duramax® turbo diesel I6

Max. Towing Capacity

9,500 lbs.

11,300 lbs.

13,300 lbs.

13,300 lbs.

Max. Payload Capacity

2,260 lbs.

2,180 lbs.

1,980 lbs.

1,970 lbs.

2024 Model

Chevy Colorado

Chevy Colorado

Engine

2.7L turbo I4

2.7L TurboMax I4

Max. Towing Capacity

3,500 lbs.

7,700 lbs.

Max. Payload Capacity

1,633 lbs.

1,719 lbs.

Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. Colorado Safety Options & Technology

Photo of three Chevrolet Colorado LD vehicles lined up side by side

The 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 and Colorado are packed with safety features to help you on your travels and while you tow. Both trucks include the Chevy Safety Assist suite of driver assistance features, as well as advanced technologies such as hitch guidance and hitch view. The Silverado 1500 has other features available, including a surround vision camera and trailer side blind zone alert.Shared safety features include:

  • Chevy Safety Assist (Automatic emergency braking, Forward collision alert, Front pedestrian braking, Following distance indicator, Lane-keep assist with lane departure warning, IntelliBeam® auto high beams)
  • StabiliTrak electronic stability control system with traction control
  • HD rear vision camera
  • Hitch guidance
  • Hitch view

Safety features available to the Silverado 1500 include:

  • Surround vision camera
  • Front and rear park assist
  • Rear cross-traffic braking
  • Trailer side blind zone alert
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Bed view camera

With help from intuitive technology, the Chevy Silverado 1500 and Colorado help you stay connected on the go. Utilize an 11.3-inch infotainment touchscreen in the Colorado or the Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system or 3 Premium system with a 7- or 13.4-inch touchscreen in the Silverado 1500. You'll be able to use wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ in both trucks, and listen to your favorite music through six speakers or a seven-speaker Bose® premium sound system. The Silverado 1500 has an additional two-speaker audio system with its regular cab. For easily reading vehicle information, the Silverado 1500 has an available 12.3-inch driver information center, while the Colorado has an 11-inch driver information center. Both also have available in-vehicle trailering apps and wireless charging stations.

Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. Colorado Size & Cargo Space

Chevy Silverado 1500 vehicles lined up

Enjoy your towing excursions with the spacious seating and bed sizes of the 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 and Colorado. The Silverado 1500 offers a choice between three different cabs, which includes a regular, double, and crew cab. The Colorado only has one two-row cab option. Similarly, the Silverado 1500 has short, standard, and long beds, compared to the one short bed the Colorado comes with. See the specifications of each pickup truck in the following tables.

2024 Model

Chevy Silverado 1500

Cab Option

Regular

Double

Crew

Passenger Capacity

Three

Five or six

Five or six

Headroom (Front/Rear)

43.11 in. / -

43.03 / 39.88 in.

43.03 / 40.12 in.

Legroom (Front/Rear)

44.53 in. / -

44.53 / 35.24 in.

44.53 / 43.5 in.

Bed Options

Standard

Long

Standard

Short

Standard

Bed Cargo Volume

71.7 cu.-ft.

89.1 cu.-ft.

71.7 cu.-ft.

62.9 cu.-ft.

71.7 cu.-ft.

2024 Model

Chevy Colorado

Cab Option

Crew

Passenger Capacity

Five

Headroom (Front/Rear)

40.3 / 38.3 in.

Legroom (Front/Rear)

45.2 / 34.7 in.

Bed Options

Short

Bed Cargo Volume

41.9 cu.-ft.

Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. Colorado Price

The 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 starts at $38,795 MSRP and the 2024 Chevy Colorado starts at $31,095 MSRP.

Contact Us

Medlin Chevrolet

6246 NC 11 S, Ayden, NC 28513

Contact Us

Hours

Monday 8:30AM - 6:00PM
Tuesday 8:30AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday 8:30AM - 6:00PM
Thursday 8:30AM - 6:00PM
Friday 8:30AM - 6:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday Closed
Monday 7:30AM - 5:30PM
Tuesday 7:30AM - 5:30PM
Wednesday 7:30AM - 5:30PM
Thursday 7:30AM - 5:30PM
Friday 7:30AM - 5:30PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Monday 7:30AM - 5:30PM
Tuesday 7:30AM - 5:30PM
Wednesday 7:30AM - 5:30PM
Thursday 7:30AM - 5:30PM
Friday 7:30AM - 5:30PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed