2025 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2025 Toyota Tacoma Review

Picture of the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado

2025 Chevrolet
Colorado

MSRP*: $31,900 to $49,600
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2025 Toyota
Tacoma

MSRP*: $31,590 to $52,555
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MPG - City 16 - 19 MPG 18 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 16 - 24 MPG 23 - 26 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 - 5 seats
Cargo Space 41.9 ft3 Info not available
Engine
  • 310-hp, 2.7-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 228-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 270-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 278-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic, Manual
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 310 hp 228 - 278 hp
Towing Capacity 6,000 - 7,700 lbs 3,500 - 6,500 lbs
Exterior Length 212.7 - 213.2 in 213.0 - 226.2 in
Exterior Width 74.9 - 78.1 in 76.9 - 77.9 in
Leg Room Front 45.2 in
Rear 34.7 in
Front 41.8 in
Rear 33.7 in
Head Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 38.3 in
Front 38.0 - 39.7 in
Rear 38.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Chevrolet Colorado will be a favorite with tall drivers and their passengers, since it has much greater head- and legroom than the Toyota Tacoma.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Chevrolet Colorado as you will with the Toyota Tacoma, as they can travel a similar number of miles on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Chevrolet Colorado is somewhat more expensive than the Toyota Tacoma.

Dimensions
Since the Chevrolet Colorado is much slimmer than the Toyota Tacoma, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the Chevrolet Colorado takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota Tacoma.

Performance
With the Chevrolet Colorado, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Toyota Tacoma, due to its slightly better towing capacity. The Chevrolet Colorado has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Tacoma.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Chevrolet Colorado does a much better job of transmitting the horsepower of the engine to the wheels than the Toyota Tacoma.

Utility
You'll be able to bring along a larger crew with the Chevrolet Colorado than the Toyota Tacoma, due to its significantly greater seating capacity.