Chevrolet Colorado vs. Toyota Tundra
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Colorado and Toyota Tundra 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 Tundra.
When we compare the Chevrolet Colorado's and the Toyota Tundra's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Colorado has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Toyota Tundra has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Colorado's and the Toyota Tundra's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Tundra is a better car than the Chevrolet Colorado.
Pricing: A used 2024 Chevrolet Colorado ranges from $31,588 to $51,827 while a used 2024 Toyota Tundra is priced between $48,990 to $70,561. For a new model, the Chevrolet Colorado's price is between $32,049 and $51,643, with the Toyota Tundra priced between $50,220 and $70,775.
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 Tundra loses 26.3 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Tundra retains 6.4 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 Tundra'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 Tundra being ranked 2 out of 11 Best Full-Size Trucks.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Chevrolet Colorado is 8.3 out of 10. For the Toyota Tundra the reliability rating is 9.3 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Tundra an 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 Tundra base engine makes 348 horsepower.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The Chevrolet Colorado is available in a Crew Cab configuration, and the Toyota Tundra 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 Tundra offers bed lengths of 65.6, 77.6, 96.5 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Toyota Tundra has higher safety ratings than the Chevrolet Colorado, with an average rating of 4.21 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Toyota Tundra has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
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:
$50,220 - $70,775
Starting MSRP:
$39,965
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$41,113
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$36,770 - $52,850
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:
3,946
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1,256
# Good or Great Deals:
263
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$59,642
Price Range:
$48,990 - $70,561
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$59,079
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$48,160 - $71,208
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,930
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
8,685
# Good or Great Deals:
410
Chevrolet Colorado Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
8.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Toyota Tundra Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
8.2 / 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 Tundra
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
14.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
12.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
11.3 - 14.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
93.1%
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:
10.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
3.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 10.8
Chevrolet Colorado Rankings
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6 out of / 7Toyota Tundra Rankings
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1 out of / 11Ranking
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2 out of / 11Ranking
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10 out of / 11Available 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)
65.6 inches, 77.6 inches, 96.5 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid
Chevrolet Colorado Trim Levels
LT, Trail Boss, Work Truck, Z71, ZR2
Toyota Tundra Trim Levels
Limited, Platinum, SR, SR5, 1794 Edition
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):
4.21 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:
TOP SAFETY PICK
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:
348 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
405 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Max Payload:
1940 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:
3.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
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:
Standard
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:
Available
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
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:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
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:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
63.4 inches
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:
5095 lbs
Width:
80.2 inches
Height:
78 inches
Length:
233.6 inches
Wheelbase:
145.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.3 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:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P245/75R18
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
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gold
Not available
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
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