2021 Chevy Colorado vs. 2021 GMC Canyon

Shopping for a heavy-duty pickup truck that’s packed with the latest in-cabin technology? Both the 2021 Chevy Colorado and the GMC Canyon are popular with Graham drivers for good reason, but you can only take one truck home to Weatherford! In the Chevy Colorado vs. GMC Canyon comparison below, Bayer Chevrolet Buick Cadillac puts their performance specs and exterior features side-by-side to help you make the call. Browse our virtual model showroom, and contact us to schedule your test drive today!

Canyon vs. Colorado: Performance Specs & Engines

Both the Canyon and the Colorado are produced by General Motors, so you can expect quite a few similarities. That’s especially true when it comes to engines and performance, as you’ll see from the specs below. Still, comparing the GMC Canyon vs. Chevy Colorado specs reveals several key differences — even with their identical engine options:

2.5-Liter 4-Cylinder Engine

• 200 hp, 191 lb-ft of torque
• 3,500-pound maximum towing capacity

3.6-Liter DOHC V6 Engine

• 308 hp, 275 lb-ft of torque
• 7,000-pound maximum towing capacity

2.8-Liter Duramax® Turbocharged Diesel Engine

• 181 hp, 369 lb-ft of torque
• 7,000-pound maximum towing capacity

How will the Canyon vs. Colorado measure up on your toughest towing and hauling tasks in Breckenridge? Both can tow up to 7,000 pounds, but the Colorado just edges out the Canyon in terms of payload with a capacity of 1,590 pounds. Both models also make an impressive 25 highway mpg to save you fuel en route to jobs in Graham.

Canyon vs. Colorado: Key Exterior Features

Both trucks offer a range of cab configurations that seat between four and five passengers, and many similar features at the base trim. However, it’s worth noting that the Colorado offers more bed features than a number of competitors, including the Canyon. Available in two bed lengths, the Colorado bed comes standard with handy features like a step built into the rear bumper and bedrail hand grips. On the higher end of the trim lineup, the Colorado ZR2 offers lots of exciting off-road upgrades:

• AEV bumpers
• Wheel moldings
• Contoured interior floor liners
• 17-inch wheels
• 32-inch off-road tires

Test Drive a New Chevy Colorado for Sale in Breckenridge

If this Chevy Colorado vs. GMC Canyon comparison has you thinking that the Colorado could be your next pickup in Weatherford, contact us to schedule a test drive! At Bayer Chevrolet Buick Cadillac, we strive to make car-buying simple with an array of convenient online buying tools. As ever, our friendly auto finance experts are standing by to help with your car-buying questions!