Chevy Colorado vs. Toyota Tacoma

Whether your adventures are taking you down long highways, country roads, or even off-road terrain, trucks like the Colorado and the Tacoma have what it takes. They both offer the following:

When it comes to power, however, the Chevy Colorado has a distinct advantage over the Tacoma.

They both offer a potent V6 engine, but while that of the Colorado pumps out 310 horsepower, the V6 engine in the Tacoma tops out at 278 horsepower.

Does the Chevy Colorado tow more than the Tacoma? The Colorado can tow up to 7,000 pounds with its V6 engine when properly equipped. Meanwhile, the Tacoma maxes out at 6,800 pounds when properly configured.

If you want to tow even more, the Colorado also offers a 2.7L Turbo Plus engine that boasts a 7,700-pound towing capacity when properly equipped. Unfortunately, the Tacoma doesn’t offer this option.

Both light-duty trucks are packed with smart technology to give you more confidence and control with or without a trailer in tow. The Tacoma equips a similar feature to the Colorado’s available Forward Collision Alert, which warns drivers to potential collisions.

Lane Departure Warning is also available for both models. It will alert you if you begin drifting from your lane. It will help give you more control during those long road trips and is especially useful if you have a trailer in tow.

When you reach your destination, you’ll be a parking pro with the Rear Vision Camera, standard on both the Chevy Colorado and the Toyota Tacoma. It can be coupled with Rear Park Assist. It’s a system that alerts you when you get too close to a potential obstacle. These technologies are also helpful when hitching a trailer.

Step inside the Colorado and the Tacoma. You’ll find two trucks built to give you the comforts of home, even when that’s the last place you want to be.

You can sink into the available leather-trimmed seats and warm up with available heated front seats when your journey leads into the brisk night.

They also come with advanced infotainment systems that will keep you connected even when you're off the grid. The Colorado’s is centered around a 11.3-inch touchscreen. It gives you access to technologies like:

While the Tacoma has the above technology features, you’ll have to use the standard 7-inch screen or the available 8-inch one, both of which offer less screen space than the Colorado.