Compare the2025 Chevrolet ColoradoVS 2024 Ford Maverick

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Payload and Towing
Servicing Ease
Ergonomics
Recommendations

Safety

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The Colorado’s standard pretensioning seatbelts also sense rear collisions and remove slack from the front seatbelts to help protect the occupants from whiplash and other injuries. The Maverick doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

The Colorado’s standard lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane and gently nudges the vehicle back towards its lane. A lane departure warning system costs extra on the Maverick.

The Colorado offers an optional Surround Vision to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The Maverick only offers a rear monitor and rear parking sensors that beep or flash a light. That doesn’t help with obstacles to the front or sides.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the Colorado has standard Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Braking automatically engages the brakes to help avoid a collision. Ford charges extra for Cross-Traffic Alert on the Maverick and the Maverick’s Cross-Traffic Alert does not include automatic braking.

Compared to metal, the Colorado’s plastic fuel tank can withstand harder, more intrusive impacts without leaking; this decreases the possibility of fire. The Ford Maverick has a metal gas tank.

Both the Colorado and the Maverick have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, rearview cameras and available all wheel drive.

The Chevrolet Colorado weighs 579 to 1347 pounds more than the Ford Maverick. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Chevrolet Colorado is safer than the Ford Maverick:

	Colorado	Maverick
	Passenger
STARS	4 Stars	4 Stars
Neck Injury Risk	34.9%	51%
Neck Stress	178 lbs.	184 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	39/149 lbs.	154/237 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Chevrolet Colorado is safer than the Ford Maverick:

	Colorado	Maverick
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	64	174
Spine Acceleration	30 G’s	57 G’s
Hip Force	285 lbs.	971 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	251	255
Spine Acceleration	32 G’s	35 G’s

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Warranty

The Colorado’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the Maverick’s (6 vs. 5 years).

Reliability

To reliably power the ignition and other systems and to recharge the battery, the Colorado has a standard 170-amp alternator (220-amp - Colorado optional). The Maverick’s 150-amp alternator isn’t as powerful.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are better in initial quality than Ford vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet second in initial quality, above the industry average. With 19 more problems per 100 vehicles, Ford is ranked 9th.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than Ford vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet fourth in reliability, above the industry average. With 65 more problems per 100 vehicles, Ford is ranked 23rd.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2024 Auto Issue reports that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than Ford vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Chevrolet 2 places higher in reliability than Ford.

Engine

The Colorado’s standard 2.7 turbo 4-cylinder produces 119 more horsepower (310 vs. 191) than the Maverick Hybrid’s standard 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid. The Colorado’s 2.7 turbo 4-cylinder produces 60 more horsepower (310 vs. 250) and 153 lbs.-ft. more torque (430 vs. 277) than the Maverick’s standard 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder.

As tested in Motor Trend the Chevrolet Colorado is faster than the Ford Maverick:

	Colorado	Maverick Hybrid	Maverick turbo 4 cyl.
Zero to 60 MPH	6.7 sec	7.7 sec	7 sec
Quarter Mile	15 sec	15.9 sec	15.4 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	91.9 MPH	89.8 MPH	88.9 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Colorado’s fuel efficiency. The Maverick doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Chevrolet Colorado uses regular unleaded gasoline. The Maverick requires premium for maximum efficiency, which can cost on average about 84.9 cents more per gallon.

The Colorado has 7.6 gallons more fuel capacity than the Maverick Hybrid’s standard fuel tank (21.4 vs. 13.8 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups. The Colorado has 4.9 gallons more fuel capacity than the Maverick 2.0 EcoBoost’s standard fuel tank (21.4 vs. 16.5 gallons).

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Colorado’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Maverick:

	Colorado	Maverick
Front Rotors	13.4 inches	12.8 inches
Rear Rotors	13.3 inches	11.9 inches

The Colorado stops much shorter than the Maverick:

	Colorado	Maverick
60 to 0 MPH	121 feet	137 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Colorado has larger standard tires than the Maverick (255/65R17 vs. 225/65R17). The Colorado ZR2 Bison’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Maverick (315/70R17 vs. 235/65R17).

The Colorado Trail Boss’ optional tires provide better handling because they have a lower 50 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Maverick’s optional 60 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Colorado Trail Boss offers optional 22-inch wheels. The Maverick’s largest wheels are only 18-inches.

The Chevrolet Colorado’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Ford Maverick only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Colorado has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The Maverick doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

Suspension and Handling

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Colorado’s wheelbase is 10.3 inches longer than on the Maverick (131.4 inches vs. 121.1 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Colorado is 1.1 inches wider in the front and 1.7 inches wider in the rear than the track on the Maverick.

The Colorado’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (56% to 44%) than the Maverick’s (58.8% to 41.2%). This gives the Colorado more stable handling and braking.

For greater off-road capability the Colorado ZR2 Bison has a 2.8 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Maverick Tremor (12.2 vs. 9.4 inches), allowing the Colorado to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

Chassis

The front grille of the Colorado uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The Maverick doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

Passenger Space

The Colorado has 2.4 inches more front legroom, .1 inches more front shoulder room and .5 inches more rear shoulder room than the Maverick.

Cargo Capacity

The Colorado has a much larger cargo box than the Maverick shortbed (41.9 vs. 33.3 cubic feet).

The Colorado’s cargo box is larger than the Maverick’s in every dimension:

	Colorado	Maverick
Length (short/long)	61.7”	54.4”
Max Width	58.8”	53.3”
Min Width	45.5”	42.6”
Height	21.1”	20.3”

The Chevrolet Colorado offers an optional EZ-Lift and Lower, which prevents the heavy tailgate from falling with a crash and causing injury. It allows adults and children to easily open and close the tailgate with one hand to better facilitate loading and unloading. The Ford Maverick doesn’t offer a tailgate assist.

The Chevrolet Colorado has a standard CornerStep, which allows for much easier access to the cargo area. The Ford Maverick doesn’t offer a rear cargo step.

The Colorado has stake post holes, to allow the containment of tall, light loads. The Maverick doesn’t offer stake post holes.

Payload and Towing

The Colorado’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Maverick’s (7700 vs. 2000 pounds).

The Colorado has a much higher standard payload capacity than the Maverick:

	Colorado	Maverick
Crew Cab	1710 lbs.	1500 lbs.
Crew Cab 4x4	1700 lbs.	1500 lbs.

The Colorado has a much higher maximum payload capacity than the Maverick (1710 vs. 1500 lbs.).

Servicing Ease

The engine in the Colorado is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the Maverick. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because the accessory belts are in front.

Ergonomics

When two different drivers share the Colorado (except WT/Trail Boss), the optional memory seats and mirrors make it convenient for both. Each setting activates different, customized memories for the driver’s seat position and outside mirror angle. The Maverick doesn’t offer a memory system.

The Colorado (except WT/Trail Boss)’s optional easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back when the door is unlocked or the ignition is switched off, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. The Maverick doesn’t offer an easy entry system.

The Colorado’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The Maverick does not have an oil pressure gauge.

The Colorado’s standard front and rear power windows all open with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside the car. The Maverick’s passenger windows don’t open automatically. The Colorado’s optional front and rear power windows all open fully with one touch of the switches, and its driver’s window also automatically closes.

On a hot day the Colorado’s driver can lower all the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the Maverick can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

The Colorado has a standard Push Button Start that allows you to start the engine without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Only the Maverick Lariat offers Intelligent Access.

The Colorado has standard power remote mirrors. The Maverick XL doesn’t offer either a remote driver side or passenger side mirror. The driver will have to roll down the windows and reach across the car to adjust the mirrors.

The Colorado’s standard outside mirrors include heating elements to clear off the mirrors for better visibility. Heated mirrors cost extra on the Maverick and aren’t offered on the Maverick XL.

The Colorado’s optional rear view mirror has an automatic dimming feature. This mirror can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on it, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Maverick doesn’t offer the luxury of an automatic dimming rear view mirror.

Optional air-conditioned seats in the Colorado (except WT/Trail Boss) keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The Maverick doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

Both the Colorado and the Maverick offer rear vents. For greater rear passenger comfort, the Colorado has standard rear air conditioning vents to keep rear occupants cool in summer or warm in winter. The Maverick doesn’t offer rear air conditioning vents, only heat vents.

Recommendations

Motor Trend selected the Colorado as their 2024 Truck of the Year. The Maverick has never been chosen.