Chevrolet Colorado vs. Toyota Tacoma
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Colorado and Toyota Tacoma contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chevrolet Colorado and the Toyota Tacoma.
When we compare the Chevrolet Colorado's and the Toyota Tacoma's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Colorado has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and base engine power. The Toyota Tacoma has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Colorado's and the Toyota Tacoma's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2024 Chevrolet Colorado ranges from $31,588 to $51,827 while a used 2024 Toyota Tacoma is priced between $42,393 to $57,585. For a new model, the Chevrolet Colorado's price is between $32,049 and $51,643, with the Toyota Tacoma priced between $38,704 and $55,362.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Colorado loses 32.7 percent of its value and the Toyota Tacoma loses 22.4 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Tacoma retains 10.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Colorado.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Chevrolet Colorado is 8.3 out of 10 while the Toyota Tacoma's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Chevrolet Colorado being ranked 6 out of 7 Best Midsize Trucks and the Toyota Tacoma being ranked 2 out of 7.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Colorado is 8.3 out of 10. For the Toyota Tacoma the reliability rating is 9.2 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Tacoma a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Chevrolet Colorado.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Colorado’s base engine makes 237 horsepower, and the Toyota Tacoma base engine makes 228 horsepower.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The Chevrolet Colorado is available in a Crew Cab configuration, and the Toyota Tacoma is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration. The Chevrolet Colorado offers a bed length of 61.7 inches, and the Toyota Tacoma offers bed lengths of 60.3 and 73.5 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Chevrolet Colorado and the Toyota Tacoma have the same average safety rating of 4 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$32,049 - $51,643
Starting MSRP:
$29,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$33,975
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$29,500 - $39,750
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$38,704 - $55,362
Starting MSRP:
$31,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$33,975
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$29,500 - $39,750
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$40,919
Price Range:
$31,588 - $51,827
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$47,535
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$40,919 - $57,389
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
5,675
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
615
# Good or Great Deals:
173
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$48,981
Price Range:
$42,393 - $57,585
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$47,535
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$40,919 - $57,389
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
10,841
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
944
# Good or Great Deals:
471
Chevrolet Colorado Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Toyota Tacoma Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
9.2 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Colorado
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
12.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
13.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
12.2 - 14.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
30.7%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Tacoma
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
14.7
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
13.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
12.2 - 14.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
79.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 15.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 15.8
Chevrolet Colorado Rankings
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7 out of / 7Summary Review
GM stopped making the Chevrolet Colorado in 2012, but it returned for the 2015 model year as a much-improved vehicle.
Summary Review
Toyota’s Tacoma has been the sales leader in the midsize segment for decades. While other brands quit this market, Toyota continued to polish the gem that is the Tacoma pickup.
Pros and Cons
- Well-rounded modern design
- Diesel option
- Effective infotainment technology
- Big discounts off sticker price are common
- Big discounts off sticker price make used vehicle values cloudy
- Reliability issues in past models
Pros and Cons
- Wide range of trim levels and styles from affordable barebones to serious off-road
- Best in class retained value
- Strong track record of overall reliability
- Composite bed eliminates corrosion concerns
- Beware the recent few used years with transmission issues with some recent models
- Interior oddities like a low, flat seat
- Not as refined as most competitors, overdue for a full update
- Towing capability less than segment best
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
61.7 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
60.3 inches, 73.5 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Chevrolet Colorado Trim Levels
LT, Trail Boss, Work Truck, Z71, ZR2
Toyota Tacoma Trim Levels
Limited, SR, SR5, TRD Off-Road, TRD PreRunner, TRD Sport
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
237 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 1200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1490 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
228 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
243 foot-lbs @ 1600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1460 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Available
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4280 lbs
Width:
84.4 inches
Height:
78.8 inches
Length:
213 inches
Wheelbase:
131.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4200 lbs
Width:
76.9 inches
Height:
74 inches
Length:
213 inches
Wheelbase:
131.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
10.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P255/65R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
245/70R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Doeskin Tan / Sand Dune Metallic
Black
Black
Blue
Blue / Glacier Blue Metallic / Laser Blue
Brown
Harvest Bronze Metallic
Gold
Inca Gold
Gray
Sterling Gray Metallic
Green
Green / Woodland Green
Orange
Tangier Orange
Red
Dark Toreador Red / Radiant Red Tintcoat / Victory Red
Silver
Silver Birch Metallic / Silver Metallic
White
Summit White
Yellow
Nitro Yellow Metallic / Wheatland Yellow / Yellow
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gold
Not available
Gray
Underground
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Supersonic Red
Silver
Celestial Silver Metallic
White
Ice Cap
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black
