2012 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2012 Toyota Tacoma

2012 Chevrolet Colorado

2012 Toyota Tacoma

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

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2WD Access Cab I4 AT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Tacoma 2WD Access Cab I4 AT	19	24	$19,513	$20,815
Tacoma 2WD Access Cab I4 AT PreRunner	19	24	$20,228	$21,575
Tacoma 2WD Access Cab I4 MT	21	25	$18,670	$19,915
Tacoma 2WD Access Cab V6 AT PreRunner	17	21	$21,571	$23,010
Tacoma 2WD Access Cab V6 MT X-Runner	16	21	$24,966	$26,630
Tacoma 2WD Double Cab I4 AT	19	24	$20,775	$22,425
Tacoma 2WD Double Cab I4 AT PreRunner	19	24	$21,378	$23,075
Tacoma 2WD Double Cab LB V6 AT PreRunner	17	21	$23,169	$25,010
Tacoma 2WD Double Cab V6 AT PreRunner	17	21	$22,706	$24,510
Tacoma 2WD Reg Cab I4 AT	19	24	$17,067	$18,025
Tacoma 2WD Reg Cab I4 MT	21	25	$16,215	$17,125
Tacoma 4WD Access Cab I4 AT	18	21	$23,110	$24,650
Tacoma 4WD Access Cab I4 MT	18	20	$22,266	$23,750
Tacoma 4WD Access Cab V6 AT	16	21	$24,549	$26,185
Tacoma 4WD Access Cab V6 MT	15	19	$23,723	$25,305
Tacoma 4WD Double Cab LB V6 AT	16	21	$26,019	$28,085
Tacoma 4WD Double Cab V6 AT	16	21	$25,555	$27,585
Tacoma 4WD Double Cab V6 MT	15	19	$24,739	$26,705
Tacoma 4WD Reg Cab I4 AT	18	21	$20,929	$22,105
Tacoma 4WD Reg Cab I4 MT	18	20	$19,860	$20,975

Show Only Differences

Pricing

Invoice Price

$23,070

$19,513

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$24,285

$20,815

Monthly Payment Estimate

$405 / month

$347 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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6.4

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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?

The 2012 Toyota Tacoma's affordable price, fuel-efficiency, and simplicity make it a good, capable alternative for those who don't need a full-size truck.

TCC Likes

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

Affordability
Fuel-efficient four
Simple, straightforward controls

TCC Dislikes

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

Choppy, jittery ride
Uncomfortable seats
Not very maneuverable

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

24 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

52.9

53.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

57.7

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

38.3

34.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

55.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

41.7

Front Hip Room (in)

53.3

53.5

Second Leg Room (in)

34.8

24.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.3

40.0

Exterior Dimensions

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)

35.7

- 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)

7.7

- TBD -

Cab to End of Frame (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

65.2

66.1

Ground to Top of Frame (in)

- TBD -

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)

- TBD -

Wheelbase (in)

126.0

127.4

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

7.7

- TBD -

Cab to Axle (in)

22.6

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.6

72.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Tailgate Width (in)

52.4

- TBD -

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

Cargo Volume (ft³)

37.0

- TBD -

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

42.6

41.5

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

11.6 x 2.5

10.0 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)

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Aux Fuel Tank Location

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

Fuel Tank Location

Inboard LH Frame Rail

Midship

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

44.3

42.3

Steering Type

Pwr

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock

3.31

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center

17.4

Tires

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

P215/70R15

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear

- TBD -

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Full-size

Front Tire Order Code

QRD

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)

1633

- TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code

ZCY

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

P215/70R16

P215/70R15

Trailering

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

300

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

450

350

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3000

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3000

3500

Weight Information

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

7000

7500

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

2896

2685

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

1680

1726

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

5000

4900

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

2633

2380

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

2048

2109

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6

15 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6

15 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

15 x - TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

9.1

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

125

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

590

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Watts

- TBD -

Engine

Fuel System

SFI

Electronic Fuel Injection

Engine Oil Cooler

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

190 @ 2800

180 @ 3800

Engine Order Code

LLV

Displacement

2.9L/177

2.7L/164

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

185 @ 5600

159 @ 5200

Engine Type

Gas 4-Cyl

Gas I4

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

0.71

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

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 -

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.29

2.39

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.63

1.53

Trans Order Code

M30

Transfer Case Power Take Off

- TBD -

Trans Power Take Off

- TBD -

Summary

Body Code

E63

127" WB

Body Style

Crew Cab

Access Cab

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Colorado

Toyota Tacoma

Suspension

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

1.2

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

2900

- TBD -

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)

2633

- TBD -

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.73

- TBD -

Axle Type - Front

Independent

- TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

2633

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

2-Stage Multi-Leaf

Leaf-Spring

Frame

Frame Type

Ladder

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

4 (2011)

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

8.9

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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