2024 Chevy Colorado vs. Silverado 1500

Chevy is famous for crafting powerful pickups that feel at home on the Baton Rouge 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 Metairie lifestyle. So, which should you choose: the Chevy Silverado or Colorado? Find out in the Chevy Colorado vs. Silverado 1500 comparison from Geaux Chevrolet!

When comparing the Chevrolet Silverado vs. Colorado, many New Orleans drivers 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:

• 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

• 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

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:

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

• 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 Geaux Chevrolet! Our team will set up a test drive at our Laplace dealership so you can experience all the differences between the Chevy Colorado and Silverado firsthand. No matter which Chevy pickup you prefer, Geaux Chevrolet is here to put you behind the wheel!