Our team wants it to be easy for you to find a new truck with the power and features that match your lifestyle. Starting your search with our new Chevy inventory provides many great options, including the 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 and the 2026 Chevy Colorado. Both new trucks can tackle daily drives and weekend adventures, but we want to help you decide which makes it to your driveway.
Size
The 2026 Chevy Colorado is a smaller truck, fitting into the midsize category. The 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 is a full-size truck, making it larger than the new Colorado. A smaller body could be easier to navigate tight places and busy highways.
Power
There is only one engine equipped throughout the 2026 Colorado lineup: a 310-horsepower turbocharged 2.7-liter. You can choose between rear-wheel and four-wheel drive.
The 2026 Silverado 1500 offers several powertrains, including the turbocharged 2.7-liter, 5.3-liter V8, and 2.6-liter V8. It is also available with rear-wheel or four-wheel drive.
Towing
As a midsize truck, the Colorado offers a lower towing capacity than the Silverado 1500, offering up to 7,700 pounds of towing vs 13,300 pounds.
Infotainment Screen
The standard screen of the 2026 Chevy Colorado is larger than the standard screen of the 2026 Silverado 1500. You can upgrade the 2026 Silverado to have a larger screen than the 2026 Colorado.
Visit Our Dealership for a New Chevy Test Drive
Both trucks offer an incredible driving experience that we want you to experience. We can give you a closer look at the features you love or options you're considering to help you decide which will keep you smiling in the driver's seat. Call or email our team to learn more about the 2026 Colorado vs the 2026 Silverado 1500 and schedule your test drive today.