Compare 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2015 Nissan Frontier vs 2015 Toyota Tacoma

2015 Chevrolet Colorado
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2015 Nissan Frontier
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2015 Toyota Tacoma
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Select style
2WD Crew Cab 128.3" LT
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab 128.3" LT 20 27 $25,754 $27,110
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab 128.3" WT 20 27 $23,113 $24,330
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab 128.3" Z71 20 27 $28,072 $29,550
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" LT 18 26 $27,198 $28,630
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" WT 18 26 $24,557 $25,850
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Z71 18 26 $29,245 $30,785
Colorado 2WD Ext Cab 128.3" Base 19 26 $20,019 $20,120
Colorado 2WD Ext Cab 128.3" LT 20 27 $23,911 $25,170
Colorado 2WD Ext Cab 128.3" WT 19 26 $20,904 $21,775
Colorado 2WD Ext Cab 128.3" Z71 20 27 $26,248 $27,630
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 128.3" LT 17 24 $30,480 $32,085
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 128.3" WT 17 24 $28,219 $29,705
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 128.3" Z71 17 24 $32,409 $34,115
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" LT 17 24 $30,765 $32,385
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" WT 17 24 $28,504 $30,005
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Z71 17 24 $32,694 $34,415
Colorado 4WD Ext Cab 128.3" LT 19 25 $27,759 $29,220
Colorado 4WD Ext Cab 128.3" WT 19 25 $25,809 $26,885
Colorado 4WD Ext Cab 128.3" Z71 19 25 $29,977 $31,555
Select style
2WD Crew Cab LWB Automatic SL
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Frontier 2WD Crew Cab LWB Automatic SL 16 22 $31,081 $32,560
Frontier 2WD Crew Cab LWB Automatic SV 16 22 $24,475 $25,350
Frontier 2WD Crew Cab SWB Automatic Desert Runner 16 22 $24,629 $25,510
Frontier 2WD Crew Cab SWB Automatic S 16 22 $22,933 $23,750
Frontier 2WD Crew Cab SWB Automatic SL 16 22 $29,937 $31,360
Frontier 2WD Crew Cab SWB Automatic SV 16 22 $23,781 $24,630
Frontier 2WD Crew Cab SWB Manual S 17 22 $21,921 $22,700
Frontier 2WD Crew Cab SWB Manual SV 17 22 N/A N/A
Frontier 2WD King Cab I4 Automatic S 17 23 $19,956 $20,660
Frontier 2WD King Cab I4 Automatic SV 17 23 $22,229 $23,020
Frontier 2WD King Cab I4 Manual S 19 23 $17,384 $17,990
Frontier 2WD King Cab I4 Manual SV 19 23 $21,218 $21,970
Frontier 2WD King Cab V6 Automatic Desert Runner 16 22 $23,357 $24,190
Frontier 2WD King Cab V6 Automatic SV 16 22 $22,798 $23,610
Frontier 2WD King Cab V6 Manual SV 17 22 N/A N/A
Frontier 4WD Crew Cab LWB Automatic SL 15 21 $33,286 $35,260
Frontier 4WD Crew Cab LWB Automatic SV 15 21 $26,783 $28,050
Frontier 4WD Crew Cab SWB Automatic PRO-4X 15 21 $30,741 $32,560
Frontier 4WD Crew Cab SWB Automatic S 15 21 $25,258 $26,450
Frontier 4WD Crew Cab SWB Automatic SL 15 21 $32,107 $34,010
Frontier 4WD Crew Cab SWB Automatic SV 15 21 $26,383 $27,630
Frontier 4WD Crew Cab SWB Manual PRO-4X 16 21 $29,751 $31,510
Frontier 4WD Crew Cab SWB Manual S 16 21 $24,257 $25,400
Frontier 4WD Crew Cab SWB Manual SV 16 21 N/A N/A
Frontier 4WD King Cab Automatic PRO-4X 15 21 $29,978 $31,750
Frontier 4WD King Cab Automatic SV 15 21 $25,125 $26,310
Frontier 4WD King Cab Manual PRO-4X 16 21 $28,846 $30,550
Frontier 4WD King Cab Manual SV 16 21 $26,011 $27,240
Frontier 4WD King Cab V6 Manual SV 16 21 N/A N/A
Select style
2WD Access Cab I4 AT
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Tacoma 2WD Access Cab I4 AT 19 24 $20,498 $21,865
Tacoma 2WD Access Cab I4 AT PreRunner 19 24 $21,118 $22,525
Tacoma 2WD Access Cab I4 MT 21 25 $19,654 $20,965
Tacoma 2WD Access Cab V6 AT PreRunner 17 21 $22,463 $23,960
Tacoma 2WD Double Cab I4 AT 19 24 $21,378 $23,075
Tacoma 2WD Double Cab I4 AT PreRunner 19 24 $21,887 $23,625
Tacoma 2WD Double Cab LB V6 AT PreRunner 17 21 $23,679 $25,560
Tacoma 2WD Double Cab V6 AT PreRunner 17 21 $23,216 $25,060
Tacoma 4WD Access Cab I4 AT 18 21 $24,094 $25,700
Tacoma 4WD Access Cab I4 MT 18 20 $23,250 $24,800
Tacoma 4WD Access Cab V6 AT 16 21 $25,533 $27,235
Tacoma 4WD Access Cab V6 AT TRD Pro 16 21 $34,411 $36,705
Tacoma 4WD Access Cab V6 MT 15 19 $24,708 $26,355
Tacoma 4WD Access Cab V6 MT TRD Pro 15 19 $33,494 $35,725
Tacoma 4WD Double Cab LB V6 AT 16 21 $26,620 $28,735
Tacoma 4WD Double Cab V6 AT 16 21 $26,157 $28,235
Tacoma 4WD Double Cab V6 AT TRD Pro 16 21 $34,846 $37,615
Tacoma 4WD Double Cab V6 MT 15 19 $25,342 $27,355
Tacoma 4WD Double Cab V6 MT TRD Pro 15 19 $33,940 $36,635
Pricing
Invoice Price
$25,754
$31,081
$20,498
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$27,110
$32,560
$21,865
Monthly Payment Estimate
$452 / month
$543 / month
$364 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.6
7.2
6.2
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2015 Chevy Colorado asks the question: is not-full-size big enough? For many of us, that's a "yes." The 2015 Nissan Frontier is one of your best bets if you don't quite need a full-size pickup, but maneuverability and functionality are high on your priority list. The Toyota Tacoma doesn't make a lot of sense, unless it'll live almost exclusively off-road.
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Fuel Economy
City
20 mpg 16 mpg 19 mpg
Highway
27 mpg 22 mpg 24 mpg
Vehicle
Number of Passenger Doors
4 - -
Interior Dimensions
Second Leg Room (in)
35.80 33.6 28.2
Front Head Room (in)
41.40 40 40
Passenger Capacity
5 5 4
Second Hip Room (in)
53.30 58 53.6
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.50 58.3 57.7
Second Head Room (in)
38.30 38.7 35.2
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.20 58.3 57.7
Front Leg Room (in)
45.00 42.4 41.7
Front Hip Room (in)
55.00 55.6 53.6
Exterior Dimensions
Ground Clearance, Front (in)
8.30 8.6 8.1
Cab to Axle (in)
- TBD - 32.2 -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
74.30 72.8 72.2
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)
- TBD - - -
Overhang, Front (in)
36.90 - -
Frame Width, Rear (in)
- TBD - - -
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in)
- TBD - - -
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in)
212.70 - -
Ground Clearance, Rear (in)
8.30 8.6 8.1
Cab to End of Frame (in)
- TBD - - -
Height, Overall (in)
70.70 70.1 66.1
Ground to Top of Frame (in)
- TBD - - -
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)
47.20 - -
Wheelbase (in)
128.30 139.9 127.4
Length, Overall (in)
- 219.4 208.1
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
44.40 44.4 41.5
Tailgate Width (in)
- TBD - - -
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)
61.70 73.3 73.5
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³)
- TBD - - -
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)
57.80 61.4 56.7
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - 18 18
Cargo Volume (ft³)
41.30 33.5 -
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)
- TBD - 61.4 56.7
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.8 x 0.7 11.3 10
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA 10
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.2 x 1.0 11.7 10.8
Brake Type
Pwr 4-Wheel Disc Front Disc/Rear Drum
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
NA 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes -
Fuel Tank
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
NA - -
Aux Fuel Tank Location
NA - -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
21 21.1 21.1
Fuel Tank Location
- TBD - - -
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center
- TBD - - -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
41.3 47.8 42.3
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock
- TBD - - -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - -
Tires
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front
- TBD - - -
Rear Tire Size
P255/65R17 P265/60TR18 P215/70SR15
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare
- TBD - - -
Front Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD - - -
Rear Tire Order Code
QHR NA NA
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD - - -
Front Tire Size
P255/65R17 P265/60TR18 P215/70SR15
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear
- TBD - - -
Spare Tire Size
T175/80R18 Full-Size Full-Size
Front Tire Order Code
QHR NA NA
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)
- TBD - - -
Spare Tire Order Code
QDC NA NA
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
350 630 350
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA - -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3500 6300 3500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3500 6300 3500
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA - -
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
7000 6300 3500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
350 630 350
Weight Information
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)
1809 - -
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
5500 5730 4900
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)
2900 - -
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)
2211 - -
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)
8500 11133 7500
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)
3300 - -
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in)
18 x 4.5 Full-Size Full-Size
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Styled Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 8 18 X 7.5 15 X 6
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Styled Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 8 18 X 7.5 15 X 6
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
15.6 - -
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Watts
- TBD - - -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
NA 550 356
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - 130 -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - 550 356
Engine
Engine Type
Gas I4 Regular Unleaded V-6 Regular Unleaded I-4
Fuel System
Direct Injection Sequential MPI Sequential MPI
Engine Oil Cooler
NA None None
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
191 @ 4400 281 @ 4000 180 @ 3800
Engine Order Code
LCV NA NA
Displacement
2.5L/150 4.0 L/241 2.7 L/164
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
200 @ 6300 261 @ 5600 159 @ 5200
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
27 22 24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
20 16 19
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
22 18 21
Transmission
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.37 2.35 1.53
Trans Order Code
MYB NA NA
Transfer Case Power Take Off
NA No No
Trans Power Take Off
NA - -
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.16 1.00 0.71
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Transfer Case Model
N/A None None
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67 - -
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.06 3.84 2.80
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
NA - -
Clutch Size (in)
NA - -
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA - -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.55 1.53 1.00
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Type
6 5 4
Trans PTO Access
NA No No
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.85 0.84 -
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
NA - -
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.20 2.76 2.39
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA - -
Summary
Body Code
E63 T T
Body Style
Crew Cab Pickup Crew Cab Access Cab
Vehicle Name
Chevrolet Colorado Nissan Frontier Toyota Tacoma
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
NA - -
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)
- TBD - - -
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Leaf Leaf Leaf
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - - -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front
NA 3.13 3.58
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)
- TBD - - -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
NA - -
Axle Type - Rear
- TBD - Rigid Axle Rigid Axle
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Double Wishbone Double Wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - -
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)
- TBD - - -
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)
- TBD - - -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear
4.10 3.13 3.58
Axle Type - Front
- TBD - Independent Independent
Frame
Frame Type
- TBD - - -
Emissions
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
5 - 5.0
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.0 9.8 (Est) 8.4
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
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Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
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Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
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Overall Side Crash Rating
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Side Barrier Rating
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Side Barrier Rating Driver
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Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
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Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
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Rollover Rating

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