2008 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2008 Toyota Tacoma

2008 Chevrolet Colorado

2008 Toyota Tacoma

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2WD Crew Cab 126.0" LT w/1LT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab 126.0" LT w/1LT	18	24	$20,186	$21,590
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab 126.0" LT w/2LT	16	22	$20,186	$21,590
Colorado 2WD Ext Cab 125.9" LS	18	24	$16,717	$17,690
Colorado 2WD Ext Cab 125.9" LT w/1LT	18	24	$18,569	$19,860
Colorado 2WD Ext Cab 125.9" LT w/2LT	16	22	$18,569	$19,860
Colorado 2WD Ext Cab 125.9" Work Truck	18	24	$16,249	$17,195
Colorado 2WD Reg Cab 111.2" LS	18	24	$14,519	$15,365
Colorado 2WD Reg Cab 111.2" LT w/1LT	18	24	$16,226	$17,355
Colorado 2WD Reg Cab 111.2" Work Truck	18	24	$14,255	$15,085
Colorado 2WD Reg Chassis Cab 1WT	14	18	$16,145	$17,085
Colorado 2WD Reg Chassis Cab 2WT	14	18	$16,145	$17,085
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 126.0" LT w/1LT	15	20	$23,515	$25,150
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 126.0" LT w/2LT	15	20	$23,515	$25,150
Colorado 4WD Ext Cab 125.9" LS	16	22	$19,887	$21,045
Colorado 4WD Ext Cab 125.9" LT w/1LT	17	22	$21,420	$22,910
Colorado 4WD Ext Cab 125.9" LT w/2LT	15	21	$21,420	$22,910
Colorado 4WD Ext Cab 125.9" Work Truck	16	22	$19,320	$20,445
Colorado 4WD Reg Cab 111.2" LS	16	22	$17,879	$18,920
Colorado 4WD Reg Cab 111.2" LT w/1LT	17	22	$19,457	$20,810
Colorado 4WD Reg Cab 111.2" LT w/2LT	15	21	$19,457	$20,810
Colorado 4WD Reg Cab 111.2" Work Truck	16	22	$17,520	$18,540
Colorado 4WD Reg Chassis Cab 1WT	15	20	$19,410	$20,540
Colorado 4WD Reg Chassis Cab 2WT	15	20	$19,410	$20,540

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2WD Access I4 AT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Tacoma 2WD Access I4 AT	19	25	$17,083	$18,620
Tacoma 2WD Access I4 MT	20	25	$16,257	$17,720
Tacoma 2WD Access I4 MT PreRunner	20	25	$16,953	$18,480
Tacoma 2WD Access V6 AT PreRunner	16	20	$19,097	$20,815
Tacoma 2WD Access V6 MT PreRunner	15	19	$18,289	$19,935
Tacoma 2WD Access V6 MT X-Runner	15	19	$22,059	$24,045
Tacoma 2WD Dbl LB V6 AT PreRunner	16	20	$20,882	$23,040
Tacoma 2WD Dbl V6 AT PreRunner	16	20	$20,429	$22,540
Tacoma 2WD Reg I4 AT	19	25	$14,067	$15,180
Tacoma 2WD Reg I4 MT	20	25	$13,233	$14,280
Tacoma 2WD Reg I4 MT PreRunner	20	25	$14,040	$15,150
Tacoma 4WD Access I4 MT	17	22	$19,776	$21,555
Tacoma 4WD Access V6 AT	16	20	$22,008	$23,990
Tacoma 4WD Access V6 MT	15	18	$21,203	$23,110
Tacoma 4WD Dbl LB V6 AT	16	20	$23,670	$26,115
Tacoma 4WD Dbl V6 AT	16	20	$23,217	$25,615
Tacoma 4WD Dbl V6 MT	15	18	$22,418	$24,735
Tacoma 4WD Reg I4 MT	17	22	$16,890	$18,225

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$20,186

$17,083

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$21,590

$18,620

Monthly Payment Estimate

$360 / month

$310 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2008 Chevrolet Colorado fits the bill as a compact work truck with a smaller appetite for fuel, but its engines are noisy and the rear seats on four-door models are a letdown.

The 2008 Toyota Tacoma covers the basics, at a price that’s lower than full-size trucks.

TCC Likes

A real compact truck
Variety of body styles
Fuel-saving four-cylinder option

Fuel-efficient four-cylinder model
Simple instrument panel
Reputation for reliability and durability

TCC Dislikes

Lack of V-6 or V-8 engines
Interior quality
Six-foot bed is longest available

Not much more maneuverable than a full-size
Harder, less settled ride than rivals
Seats lack support

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

25 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

57.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

41.7

Front Hip Room (in)

53.3

53.6

Second Leg Room (in)

34.8

28.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

39.9

Second Hip Room (in)

52.9

53.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

57.7

Second Head Room (in)

38.3

35.2

Exterior Dimensions

Cab to End of Frame (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

65.2

65.7

Ground to Top of Frame (in)

- TBD -

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)

- TBD -

Wheelbase (in)

126.0

127.2

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

- TBD -

Cab to Axle (in)

22.6

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.6

72.2

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)

27.5

- TBD -

Overhang, Front (in)

33.9

- TBD -

Frame Width, Rear (in)

- TBD -

Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in)

137.3

- TBD -

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in)

207.1

208.1

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

-TBD -

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume (ft³)

37.0

- TBD -

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

42.6

41.5

Tailgate Width (in)

52.4

52.9

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)

61.1

73.5

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)

57.2

56.7

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

18.6

18.0

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

11.6 x 2.5

10 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.2 x 1.6

10.8 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Pwr-Assisted

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.0

Fuel Tank Location

Inboard LH Frame Rail

Midship

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Aux Fuel Tank Location

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock

3.31

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center

17.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

44.3

42.0

Steering Type

Pwr

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear

- TBD -

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Full-size

Front Tire Order Code

QET

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)

1633

- TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code

ZAA

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

P225/75R15

P215/70R15

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare

- TBD -

Front Tire Capacity (lbs)

1633

- TBD -

Rear Tire Order Code

QET

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)

1633

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

P225/75R15

P215/70R15

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2100

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

315

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

3500

Weight Information

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

2533

2380

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

9500

7500

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

1961

1955

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

5000

4850

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

2896

2685

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

1594

1555

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x 6.5

15 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

15 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x 6.5

15 x - TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

9.1

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

Maximum Alternator Watts

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

590

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

125

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Gas 4-Cyl

Gas I4

Fuel System

MFI

EFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

190 @ 2800

180 @ 3800

Engine Order Code

LLV

Displacement

2.9L/177

2.7L/164

Engine Oil Cooler

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

185 @ 5600

159 @ 5200

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Transfer Case Power Take Off

- TBD -

Trans Power Take Off

- TBD -

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

0.71

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Model

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.06

2.80

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Type

Trans PTO Access

- TBD -

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.29

2.39

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.63

1.53

Trans Order Code

M30

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Colorado

Toyota Tacoma

Body Code

E63

- TBD -

Body Style

Crew Cab

Access Cab

Suspension

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)

2535

- TBD -

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.73

- TBD -

Axle Type - Front

Independent

- TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

2533

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

2-Stage Multi-Leaf

Leaf Spring

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

- TBD -

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)

2900

- TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Axle Type - Rear

Semi-Floating

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Coil Springs

Double-Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.10

1.18

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

2900

- TBD -

Frame

Frame Type

Ladder

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