2016 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2016 Toyota Tacoma

2016 Chevrolet Colorado

2016 Toyota Tacoma

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2WD Crew Cab 128.3" LT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab 128.3" LT	20	27	$26,989	$28,410
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab 128.3" WT	20	27	$24,206	$25,480
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab 128.3" Z71	20	27	$29,378	$30,925
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" LT	18	26	$28,433	$29,930
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" WT	18	26	$25,650	$27,000
Colorado 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Z71	18	26	$30,552	$32,160
Colorado 2WD Ext Cab 128.3" Base	19	26	$19,954	$20,055
Colorado 2WD Ext Cab 128.3" LT	20	27	$25,146	$26,470
Colorado 2WD Ext Cab 128.3" WT	19	26	$22,008	$22,925
Colorado 2WD Ext Cab 128.3" Z71	20	27	$27,554	$29,005
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 128.3" LT	17	24	$31,392	$33,045
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 128.3" WT	17	24	$28,989	$30,515
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 128.3" Z71	17	24	$33,392	$35,150
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" LT	17	24	$31,677	$33,345
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" WT	17	24	$29,274	$30,815
Colorado 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Z71	17	24	$33,677	$35,450
Colorado 4WD Ext Cab 128.3" LT	19	25	$28,671	$30,180
Colorado 4WD Ext Cab 128.3" WT	19	25	$26,587	$27,695
Colorado 4WD Ext Cab 128.3" Z71	19	25	$30,960	$32,590

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2WD Access Cab I4 AT SR

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Tacoma 2WD Access Cab I4 AT SR	19	23	$22,181	$23,660
Tacoma 2WD Access Cab I4 AT SR5	19	23	$24,135	$25,745
Tacoma 2WD Access Cab V6 AT SR5	19	24	$25,645	$27,355
Tacoma 2WD Access Cab V6 AT TRD Sport	19	24	$28,149	$30,025
Tacoma 2WD Double Cab I4 AT SR	19	23	$22,687	$24,490
Tacoma 2WD Double Cab I4 AT SR5	19	23	$24,675	$26,635
Tacoma 2WD Double Cab LB V6 AT SR5	19	24	$26,722	$28,845
Tacoma 2WD Double Cab LB V6 AT TRD Sport	19	24	$29,299	$31,625
Tacoma 2WD Double Cab V6 AT Limited	19	24	$32,522	$35,105
Tacoma 2WD Double Cab V6 AT SR5	19	24	$26,259	$28,345
Tacoma 2WD Double Cab V6 AT TRD Off Road	19	24	$28,837	$31,125
Tacoma 2WD Double Cab V6 AT TRD Sport	19	24	$28,837	$31,125
Tacoma 4WD Access Cab I4 AT SR	19	22	$25,064	$26,735
Tacoma 4WD Access Cab I4 AT SR5	19	22	$27,017	$28,820
Tacoma 4WD Access Cab I4 MT SR	19	21	$23,612	$25,185
Tacoma 4WD Access Cab V6 AT SR5	18	23	$28,622	$30,530
Tacoma 4WD Access Cab V6 AT TRD Off Road	18	23	$31,230	$33,310
Tacoma 4WD Access Cab V6 AT TRD Sport	18	23	$31,230	$33,310
Tacoma 4WD Access Cab V6 MT TRD Sport	17	21	$29,700	$31,680
Tacoma 4WD Double Cab LB V6 AT SR5	18	23	$29,571	$31,920
Tacoma 4WD Double Cab LB V6 AT TRD Off Road	18	23	$32,149	$34,700
Tacoma 4WD Double Cab LB V6 AT TRD Sport	18	23	$32,149	$34,700
Tacoma 4WD Double Cab V6 AT Limited	18	23	$35,371	$38,180
Tacoma 4WD Double Cab V6 AT SR	18	23	$27,121	$29,275
Tacoma 4WD Double Cab V6 AT SR5	18	23	$29,107	$31,420
Tacoma 4WD Double Cab V6 AT TRD Off Road	18	23	$31,582	$34,090
Tacoma 4WD Double Cab V6 AT TRD Sport	18	23	$31,582	$34,090
Tacoma 4WD Double Cab V6 MT TRD Off Road	17	20	$30,072	$32,460
Tacoma 4WD Double Cab V6 MT TRD Sport	17	20	$30,073	$32,460

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$26,989

$22,181

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$28,410

$23,660

Monthly Payment Estimate

$474 / month

$394 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.6

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Chevy Colorado is the answer for drivers who don't quite need a full-size truck.

The 2016 Toyota Tacoma steps up its act in all the ways that attracted current Tacoma owners to their trucks, but few that will pull in a new guard.

TCC Likes

A wise alternative to a full-size truck
Strong, efficient, easy-driving diesel
Versatile in most every version

Reputation for toughness and longevity
Rich, thoughtful set of off-road tools
Improved ride and cabin quiet

TCC Dislikes

4-cylinder's a must with the manual
The Canyon's better-looking
Cramped, tight rear seats

Seating position
Tight head room
Pricier than comparable trucks

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

23 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

38.30

34.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.20

56.5

Front Leg Room (in)

45.00

42.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

55.00

57.2

Second Leg Room (in)

35.80

24.6

Front Head Room (in)

41.40

39.7

Second Hip Room (in)

53.30

51.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.50

58.3

Exterior Dimensions

Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in)

- TBD -

Ground Clearance, Rear (in)

8.30

Cab to End of Frame (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

70.70

70.6

Ground to Top of Frame (in)

- TBD -

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in)

- TBD -

Wheelbase (in)

128.30

127.4

Ground Clearance, Front (in)

8.30

Cab to Axle (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.30

74.4

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in)

34.5

Overhang, Front (in)

36.90

Frame Width, Rear (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

212.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

19.1

Cargo Volume (ft³)

41.30

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in)

- TBD -

56.7

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

44.40

41.5

Tailgate Width (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in)

61.70

73.7

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in)

57.80

56.7

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8 x 0.7

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2 x 1.0

10.8

Brake Type

Pwr

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Fuel Tank

Aux Fuel Tank Location

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.1

Fuel Tank Location

- TBD -

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

41.3

40.6

Tires

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

P255/65R17

P245/75SR16

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear

- TBD -

Spare Tire Size

T175/80R18

Full-Size

Front Tire Order Code

QHR

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Spare Tire Order Code

QDC

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

P255/65R17

P245/75SR16

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare

- TBD -

Front Tire Capacity (lbs)

- TBD -

Rear Tire Order Code

QHR

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

7700

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Weight Information

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

3300

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)

8500

11360

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)

- TBD -

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

2900

Curb Weight - Front (lbs)

- TBD -

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

5500

5600

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8

16 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Styled Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 8

16 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

18 x 4.5

Full-Size

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Styled Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

15.6

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Watts

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

Engine

Engine Order Code

LCV

Displacement

2.5L/150

2.7 L/164

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

200 @ 6300

159 @ 5200

Engine Type

Gas I4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Engine Oil Cooler

None

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

191 @ 4400

180 @ 3800

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Clutch Size (in)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.55

1.49

Trans Type

Trans PTO Access

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

0.69

Trans Description Cont. Again

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.20

3.73

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.37

2.09

Trans Order Code

MYB

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Trans Power Take Off

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.16

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Transfer Case Model

N/A

None

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.58

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.06

3.60

Summary

Body Code

E63

Body Style

Crew Cab Pickup

Access Cab

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Colorado

Toyota Tacoma

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Double Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)

- TBD -

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)

- TBD -

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

4.10

4.30

Axle Type - Front

- TBD -

Independent

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Leaf

Leaf

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

4.30

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)

- TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Axle Type - Rear

- TBD -

Rigid Axle

Frame

Frame Type

- TBD -

Emissions

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

8.1

8.4

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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