Chevrolet Colorado vs Suzuki Equator
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2012 Suzuki Equator
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet ColoradoWork Truck | Suzuki EquatorBase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Work Truck | Base |
| Body style | Truck (Crew Cab) | Truck (Extended Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2012 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet ColoradoWork Truck | Suzuki EquatorBase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $32,400 | $17,899 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet ColoradoWork Truck | Suzuki EquatorBase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 19 MPG | 19 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 23 MPG | 23 MPG |
| Fuel tank | 21.4 gal (best) | 21.1 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet ColoradoWork Truck | Suzuki EquatorBase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 310 hp (best) | 152 hp |
| Torque | 430 lb-ft (best) | 171 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.7 L (best) | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet ColoradoWork Truck | Suzuki EquatorBase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats (best) | 4 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Towing capacity | 7,700 lbs (best) | 3,500 lbs |
| Payload | 1,710 lbs (best) | 986 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,310 lbs | 3,686 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in (best) | 7.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 131.4 in (best) | 125.9 in |
| Length | 213 in (best) | 206.6 in |
| Width | 74.9 in (best) | 72.8 in |
| Height | — | 68.7 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet ColoradoWork Truck | Suzuki EquatorBase |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Chevrolet Colorado | Suzuki Equator |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Work Truck $32,400 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $17,899 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Work Truck $35,700 MSRP | Comfort Package $19,299 MSRP |
| 3 | LT $36,000 MSRP | Premium $22,799 MSRP |
| 4 | LT $39,300 MSRP | Sport $25,699 MSRP |
| 5 | Trail Boss $40,400 MSRP | Sport $26,299 MSRP |
| 6 | Z71 $44,400 MSRP | Sport $28,699 MSRP |
| 7 | ZR2 $50,500 MSRP | RMZ-4 $29,550 MSRP |