Chevrolet Colorado vs Toyota Tacoma
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Toyota Tacoma
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet ColoradoWork Truck | Toyota TacomaSR |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Work Truck | SR |
| Body style | Truck (Crew Cab) | Truck (Xtracab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet ColoradoWork Truck | Toyota TacomaSR |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $32,400 | $32,145 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet ColoradoWork Truck | Toyota TacomaSR |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 20 MPG | 23 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 19 MPG | 20 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 23 MPG | 26 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 21.4 gal (best) | 18.2 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet ColoradoWork Truck | Toyota TacomaSR |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 310 hp (best) | 228 hp |
| Torque | 430 lb-ft (best) | 243 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2.7 L (best) | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet ColoradoWork Truck | Toyota TacomaSR |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats (best) | 2 seats |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 7,700 lbs (best) | 3,500 lbs |
| Payload | 1,710 lbs (best) | 1,460 lbs |
| Curb weight | 4,310 lbs | 4,145 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 10.5 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 131.4 in | 131.9 in (best) |
| Length | 213 in | 213 in |
| Width | 74.9 in | 76.9 in (best) |
| Height | — | 74 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet ColoradoWork Truck | Toyota TacomaSR |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | 3 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| 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 | Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Work Truck $32,400 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SR $32,145 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Work Truck $35,700 MSRP | SR $33,805 MSRP |
| 3 | LT $36,000 MSRP | SR $35,345 MSRP |
| 4 | LT $39,300 MSRP | SR $37,005 MSRP |
| 5 | Trail Boss $40,400 MSRP | SR $37,005 MSRP |
| 6 | Z71 $44,400 MSRP | SR5 $36,235 MSRP |
| 7 | ZR2 $50,500 MSRP | SR5 $37,305 MSRP |
| 8 | — | SR5 $37,805 MSRP |
| 9 | — | SR5 $39,435 MSRP |
| 10 | — | SR5 $40,505 MSRP |
| 11 | — | SR5 $41,005 MSRP |
| 12 | — | TRD PreRunner $38,735 MSRP |
| 13 | — | TRD Sport $40,015 MSRP |
| 14 | — | TRD Sport $40,515 MSRP |
| 15 | — | TRD Sport $42,415 MSRP |
| 16 | — | TRD Sport $43,215 MSRP |
| 17 | — | TRD Sport $43,715 MSRP |
| 18 | — | TRD Sport $46,935 MSRP |
| 19 | — | TRD Off-Road $42,415 MSRP |
| 20 | — | TRD Off-Road $43,515 MSRP |
| 21 | — | TRD Off-Road $44,015 MSRP |
| 22 | — | TRD Off-Road $47,235 MSRP |
| 23 | — | Limited $53,170 MSRP |
| 24 | — | Limited $56,495 MSRP |
| 25 | — | Trailhunter $63,350 MSRP |
| 26 | — | Trailhunter $63,850 MSRP |
| 27 | — | TRD Pro $64,350 MSRP |