2024 Chevy Colorado VS Silverado 1500

Chevy is famous for crafting powerful pickups that feel at home on the Dyersburg roads and the trails outside of town, and none exemplify this versatile power better than the Chevy Colorado and the Chevy Silverado 1500. Equipped with performance-driven engines and a wide range of customization options across their lineups, either of these Chevy pickups will make the perfect companion for your Brighton lifestyle. So, which should you choose: the Chevy Silverado or Colorado? Find out in the Chevy Colorado vs. Silverado 1500 comparison from Express Chevrolet GMC!

When comparing the Chevrolet Silverado vs. Colorado, many Memphisdrivers start with performance. Though either the 2024 Chevy Colorado or the 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 can provide the power and capability you need on and off the roads around town, only the Chevy Silverado 1500 provides V8 and diesel engine options for enhanced handling and custom performance on your day-to-day drives. In addition, the Chevy Silverado 1500 boasts a towing capacity of up to 13,300 pounds, a significant upgrade from the 7,700-pound max towing capacity of the Colorado.

Compare each truck's engine options in more detail below to decide which of these Chevy pickups makes sense for your transportation needs:

2024 Chevy Colorado Engine Options

• 2.7L Turbo 4-Cylinder Engine: Capable of up to 237 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque
• 2.7L TurboMax™ 4-Cylinder Engine: Capable of up to 310 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque

2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 Engine Options

• 2.7L TurboMax™ 4-Cylinder Engine: Capable of up to 310 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque
• 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 Engine: Capable of up to 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque
• 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 Engine: Capable of up to 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque
• 3.0L Duramax® Turbo-Diesel 6-Cylinder Engine: Capable of up to 305 hp and 495 lb-ft of torque

• 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 Work Truck: from $36,800 MSRP
• 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 Custom: from $43,600 MSRP
• 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT: from $48,000 MSRP
• 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 RST: from $51,400 MSRP
• 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 Custom Trail Boss: from $51,800 MSRP
• 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTZ: from $57,200 MSRP
• 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss: from $58,000 MSRP
• 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 High Country: from $62,700 MSRP
• 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 ZR2: from $69,900 MSRP

• 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Work Truck: from $43,400 MSRP
• 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LT: from $47,400 MSRP
• 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Custom: from $46,800 MSRP
• 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LTZ: from $56,800 MSRP
• 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD ZR2: from $70,600 MSRP
• 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD High Country: from $71,000 MSRP
• 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 vs. 2500 HD: Interior Dimensions

Whether you choose the Chevy Silverado or Colorado, you'll find plenty of room for your crew and cargo. That said, while the Chevy Colorado comes standard with the largest cab in Chevy's truck lineup, drivers are restricted to a single cab and bed option. The Chevy Silverado 1500, on the other hand, provides custom passenger space and cargo room with three cab and bed options to choose from. Compare the Chevy Colorado vs. Silverado 1500 cab and bed options below:

2024 Chevy Colorado Cab & Bed Options

• Cab Options: Crew Cab
• Bed Options: Short Bed

2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 Cab & Bed Options

• Cab Options: Regular Cab, Double Cab, Crew Cab
• Bed Options: Short Bed, Standard Bed, Long Bed

Still unsure whether to choose the Chevy Silverado or Colorado for your next truck? Contact Express Chevrolet GMC! Our team will set up a test drive at our Brownsville dealership so you can experience all the differences between the Chevy Colorado and Silverado firsthand. No matter which Chevy pickup you prefer, Express Chevrolet GMC is here to put you behind the wheel!