2016 Chevy Colorado vs 2016 Toyota Tacoma
Midsize trucks appeal to a wide range of drivers – they don't come with the heft or expense of a full-size pickup, yet they can still get the job done for the majority of drivers who need a truck for personal DIY jobs or weekend forays into the realms of watersports and light off-roading and four-wheeling. While there isn't a wealth of options in this class, competition between brands remains fierce as brand-loyalty still often becomes one of the strongest draws for truck shoppers. Two of the frontrunners in this close race are the 2016 Chevy Colorado vs 2016 Toyota Tacoma.
The current generation of Colorado debuted last year, and so returns in 2016 with minor tech updating and an exciting new diesel powertrain option with the most towing capacity you can get in the midsize truck segment. 2016 Toyota Tacoma is a complete model redesign and focuses on furthering the Tacoma's good reputation as an off-roading master.
| 2016 Chevy Colorado | vs | 2016 Toyota Tacoma |
| 2.5L four-cylinder | Base engine | 2.7L four-cylinder |
| 200 | Horsepower | 159 |
| 22 | Combined fuel economy | 21 |
| 41.4 in. | Front head room | 39.7 in. |
For 2016, Tacoma drops its 2-seater option, which reduces cabin configurations to either a four- or five-passenger setup. There are two bed lengths available if you choose the larger cab option. Standard equipment on the four-passenger, 73.7-inch-bed Access Cab SR includes 16-inch wheels, a cargo bed rail system with fixed and adjustable tie-downs, a bedliner, a sliding rear window, full power accessories, air-conditioning, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, a GoPro mount on the windshield, a 6.1-inch touchscreen with a rearview camera, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, Siri Eyes Free, six speakers and a USB port. This is an impressive list of features, but they might not make up for the Tacoma's performance or interior space if you prioritize top fuel economy ratings or are on the big-and-tall end of the spectrum.
2016 Chevy Colorado comes as a two-seater in base form, but offers extended cabins which seat four or five. You also have your pick of two bed lengths and four trims. Standard on the Base Colorado, which seats two or four, depending on configuration, are 16-inch wheels, automatic headlamps, daytime running lights, air-conditioning, vinyl seating surfaces, power driver seat, front bucket seats, rear-seat delete, a 4.2-inch color center console display with a rearview camera, six speakers and a USB port. The next step in the line up, the Colorado Work Truck, offers all the options of the Tacoma base model, plus more. The available Colorado turbocharged diesel engine is simply the best you'll find in this class in terms of torque, towing capacity and fuel economy; if those are your top considerations when shopping for a midsize truck, you'll find yourself gravitating to the more spacious Colorado fairly quickly.
Contact our sales team today for a test drive and an individualized quote on a new 2016 Chevy Colorado!
