How Does Toyota Tacoma Compare to Chevy Colorado?
2024 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2024 Chevy Colorado
General Comparison
America’s best-selling midsize pickup, the Toyota Tacoma underwent a significant redesign for 2024. There are many factors that have propelled Tacoma to sales leadership, from its capability to its reputation for reliability and longevity, to its higher resale value. In fact, Tacoma was recognized by Kelley Blue Book for its strong resale value, who gave it their 2024 award for best resale value among midsize pickups.
Many other midsize trucks have been redesigned in recent years in an attempt to challenge the Tacoma. One such entrant is the Chevrolet Colorado. Both offer a rugged design, off-road and hauling capability, and a range of features. However, the Toyota Tacoma continues to offer a more complete truck line than the Colorado – let’s explore.
| Toyota Tacoma | Chevrolet Colorado | |
|---|---|---|
| 2WD Standard MPG (city/hwy/combined) | 21/26/23 | 20/24/22 |
| 4WD Standard MPG (city/hwy/combined) | 19/24/21 | 18/23/20 |
| Max Available Horsepower | 326 | 310 |
| Cab Choices | Extended or Crew | Crew Only |
| Bed Length Choices | 5′ or 6′ | 5′ only |
| Available Manual Transmission | Yes | No |
| Available Hybrid | Yes | No |
| Complimentary Maintenance | 2 yrs/25,000 miles | 1 yr/12,000 miles |
Performance & Efficiency
Tacoma starts out with better fuel economy than Colorado in entry-level form. This is only further enhanced with the option of a hybrid powerplant that doesn’t sacrifice performance, in the i-FORCE MAX option. Opting for this powertrain propels Tacoma to a superior horsepower rating to Colorado, reaching 326 hp vs. Chevy’s 310.
Tacoma also achieves better fuel economy than Colorado with 2WD or 4WD in gas form, and of course when equipped with i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain it handily beats Colorado. The hybrid fuel economy estimates are up to 24 mpg combined, and city fuel economy is up to 20% better than any 4WD Colorado.
Verdict: The Toyota Tacoma offers superior performance, with more available horsepower and greater fuel efficiency, plus an available hybrid.
Customization Options
Part of what makes Tacoma a leader in midsize trucks is the amount of variety offered across the range with a truck for everyone. This is more true than ever in the all-new Tacoma. Not only is there a choice of the available hybrid, but a choice of cab, bed, and transmission that Chevrolet can’t offer.
Every Colorado comes as a crew cab with a 5′ bed. Tacoma gives you choice, with Xtracab extended cab or Double Cab crew options. A 5′ bed is standard with the Double Cab, with the option of the 6′ long bed for those looking for additional versatility.
For enthusiasts, Toyota continues to offer a manual transmission option in the new Tacoma. Chevy doesn’t offer a manual in the Colorado. In fact, Tacoma is the only midsize truck to offer a manual for drivers that enjoy shifting their own gears.
Verdict: The Toyota Tacoma provides more build varieties to accommodate more truck buyers.
Conclusion
While the Chevy Colorado offers much to the midsize truck buyer, the Toyota Tacoma simply offers more. As such, it remains the top choice in the midsize segment. Tacoma offers extra power, greater efficiency, and more cab and bed options. Plus, with ToyotaCare, Tacoma provides complimentary maintenance for longer than Colorado: 2 years/25,000 miles, to Chevy’s 1 year/12,000 miles, helping to lower cost of ownership. and lower expected ownership costs, it blends more of what truck buyers want in a value-packed workhorse.
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