2012 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2012 GMC Canyon

2012 Chevrolet Colorado

2012 GMC Canyon

Select style

2WD Crew Cab LT w/1LT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab LT w/1LT	18	25	$23,070	$24,285
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab LT w/2LT	17	23	$26,115	$27,490
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab LT w/3LT	14	20	$26,923	$28,340
Colorado 2WD Ext Cab LT w/1LT	18	25	$21,807	$22,955
Colorado 2WD Ext Cab LT w/2LT	17	23	$24,852	$26,160
Colorado 2WD Ext Cab LT w/3LT	14	20	$25,659	$27,010
Colorado 2WD Ext Cab Work Truck	18	25	$18,940	$19,730
Colorado 2WD Reg Cab LT w/1LT	18	25	$19,351	$20,370
Colorado 2WD Reg Cab Work Truck	18	25	$16,776	$17,475
Colorado 2WD Reg Chassis Cab Work Truck	15	20	$18,883	$19,670
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab LT w/1LT	16	21	$27,037	$28,460
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab LT w/2LT	16	21	$28,804	$30,320
Colorado 4WD Ext Cab LT w/1LT	17	23	$25,289	$26,620
Colorado 4WD Ext Cab LT w/2LT	17	23	$28,006	$29,480
Colorado 4WD Ext Cab Work Truck	18	24	$22,108	$23,030
Colorado 4WD Reg Cab LT w/1LT	17	24	$23,218	$24,440
Colorado 4WD Reg Cab Work Truck	18	24	$20,140	$20,980
Colorado 4WD Reg Chassis Cab Work Truck	16	21	$22,200	$23,125

Select style

2WD Crew Cab SLE1

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Canyon 2WD Crew Cab SLE1	18	25	$23,450	$24,685
Canyon 2WD Crew Cab SLE2	17	23	$25,146	$26,470
Canyon 2WD Ext Cab SLE1	18	25	$21,888	$23,040
Canyon 2WD Ext Cab Work Truck	18	25	$20,006	$20,840
Canyon 2WD Reg Cab SLE1	18	25	$19,432	$20,455
Canyon 2WD Reg Cab Work Truck	18	25	$16,790	$17,490
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab SLE1	16	21	$27,179	$28,610
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab SLE2	16	21	$27,668	$29,125
Canyon 4WD Crew Cab SLT	16	21	$30,200	$31,790
Canyon 4WD Ext Cab SLE1	18	24	$25,160	$26,485
Canyon 4WD Ext Cab SLE2	17	23	$27,687	$29,145
Canyon 4WD Ext Cab Work Truck	18	24	$23,457	$24,435
Canyon 4WD Reg Cab SLE1	18	24	$24,039	$25,305
Canyon 4WD Reg Cab Work Truck	18	24	$21,489	$22,385

Show Only Differences

Pricing

Invoice Price

$23,070

$23,450

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$24,285

$24,685

Monthly Payment Estimate

$405 / month

$411 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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6.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2012 Chevrolet Colorado soldiers on as the only truly compact truck on the market (with its Canyon twin), but are you sure you don't really want a mid-size truck instead?

Crash test scores are a concern, but it you're shopping for a truly compact pickup truck, the 2012 GMC Canyon is probably a better pick than the Ranger or Dakota.

TCC Likes

Still compact in size
V-8 option stands alone
Full four doors available

Tough truck styling
Available V-8 engine
Three available body styles

TCC Dislikes

Poor performance (four-, five-cylinders)
Below-average safety scores
Too small for some pickup drivers

Dated, plasticky cabin
Poor crash-test scores
Rear seatback is uncomfortable

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

53.3

Second Leg Room (in)

34.8

Front Head Room (in)

39.3

Second Hip Room (in)

52.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

38.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

Exterior Dimensions

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)

- TBD -

Wheelbase (in)

126.0

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

7.7

Cab to Axle (in)

22.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.6

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)

35.7

Overhang, Front (in)

33.9

Frame Width, Rear (in)

- TBD -

Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in)

137.3

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in)

207.1

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

7.7

Cab to End of Frame (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

65.2

Ground to Top of Frame (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

42.6

Tailgate Width (in)

52.4

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)

61.1

61.4

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)

57.2

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

18.6

Cargo Volume (ft³)

37.0

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

11.6 x 2.5

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.2 x 1.6

Brake Type

Pwr

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Location

Inboard LH Frame Rail

- TBD -

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Aux Fuel Tank Location

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center

17.4

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

44.3

Steering Type

Pwr

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock

3.31

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)

1633

- TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code

ZCY

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front

Rear Tire Size

P215/70R16

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare

- TBD -

Front Tire Capacity (lbs)

1633

- TBD -

Rear Tire Order Code

QRD

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)

1633

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

P215/70R16

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QRD

Trailering

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3000

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

300

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

450

Weight Information

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

5000

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

2633

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

2048

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

7000

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

2896

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

1680

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Watts

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

125

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

590

Engine

Engine Type

Gas 4-Cyl

Gas I4

Fuel System

SFI

Electronic Fuel Injection

Engine Oil Cooler

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

190 @ 2800

Engine Order Code

LLV

Displacement

2.9L/177

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

185 @ 5600

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.29

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.63

Trans Order Code

M30

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Trans Power Take Off

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Transfer Case Model

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.06

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Type

Trans PTO Access

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Colorado

GMC Canyon

Body Code

E63

Body Style

Crew Cab

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

2633

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

2-Stage Multi-Leaf

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)

2900

- TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Axle Type - Rear

Semi-Floating

Suspension Type - Front

Coil Springs

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.10

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

2900

- TBD -

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)

2633

- TBD -

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.73

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Frame

Frame Type

Ladder

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.9

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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