2023 Chevy Colorado vs. Toyota Tacoma

If you’re looking to upgrade your Oshkosh commute with a new pickup truck, Holiday Chevrolet has the perfect model for you: the Chevy Colorado! The Colorado is a more affordable variant of the classic Chevy Silverado, offering a lower price tag without sacrificing performance or capability. Whatever your unique driving needs may be–from running local errands to tackling new terrain on an off-road adventure–the Colorado can handle them with ease! It’s a great choice for any driver, but how does it stack up to other popular pickup trucks like the Toyota Tacoma? If you’re on the fence deciding between the Chevy Colorado vs. Toyota Tacoma, check out the comparison guide below!

Chevrolet Colorado vs. Toyota Tacoma: Price & Trims

As competitors in the same category of affordable pickup trucks, the Colorado and Tacoma offer similar starting prices. They both offer plenty of trim levels to choose from. The Colorado comes with five, while the Tacoma has seven, so you can tailor your ride to match your exact specifications. It’s true that the Colorado is slightly more expensive out of the gate, but given that it delivers much more powerful performance specs (more on that below), we think it’s a good deal! Compare prices below:

Chevy Colorado Trim Levels

• WT: $29,200 MSRP
• LT: $31,600 MSRP
• Trail Boss: $37,600 MSRP
• Z71: $39,900 MSRP
• ZR2: $46,800 MSRP

Toyota Tacoma Trim Levels

• SR: $27,750 MSRP
• SR5: $29,540 MSRP
• Trail Special Edition: $40,970 MSRP
• TRD Sport: $34,660 MSRP
• TRD Off-Road: $35,940 MSRP
• Limited: $40,505 MSRP
• TRD Pro: $47,185 MSRP

Chevrolet Colorado vs. Toyota Tacoma: Performance Specs

Now let’s take a look at what you get under the hood of the Tacoma vs. Colorado. Both models come with two available powertrains, and each deliver plenty of power to the Campbellsport roads. However, the Colorado comes with more horsepower and torque–as well as improved fuel economy and towing numbers–on both of its engines. Check out the full performance specs for both trucks:

Chevy Colorado Engine Options

2.7L Turbo 4-cylinder (WT & LT trims)

• 237 hp
• 260 lb-ft of torque
• 3,500-pound towing capacity
• 19 mpg city / 23 mpg highway

2.7L Turbo 4-cylinder (all other trims)

• 310 horsepower
• 430 lb-ft of torque
• 7,700-pound towing capacity
• 21 mpg city / 26 mpg highway

Toyota Tacoma Engine Options

2.7L DOHC 4-cylinder

• 159 hp
• 180 lb-ft of torque
• 3,500-pound towing capacity
• 18 mpg city / 22 mpg highway

3.5L V6 

• 278 hp
• 265 lb-ft of torque
• 6,400-pound towing capacity
• 18 mpg city / 22 mpg highway

Find Your Next Pickup Truck at Holiday Chevrolet!

If you’re still deciding between the Chevy Colorado vs. Toyota Tacoma, check out how the Colorado handles on the road for yourself! Just contact our office to see what we have available, then head to our dealership to set up a test drive around Waupun. You can also contact us or check out our model research for more information on the other Chevy vehicles in our current lineup.