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2017 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD vs 2017 Toyota Tacoma 2WD

The 2017 Toyota Tacoma 2WD uses less fuel: 11.2 against 11.8 l/100km, about 5% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2017 Toyota Tacoma 2WD costs about $532 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2017 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD has fewer NHTSA recalls (1 against 5). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

Level on the measurable figures compared below. 20 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2017 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD11.8 l/100km
2017 Toyota Tacoma 2WD11.2 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2017 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD273.4 g/km
2017 Toyota Tacoma 2WD265.3 g/km
Kerb weight
2017 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD1,891 kg
2017 Toyota Tacoma 2WD1,984 kg
NHTSA recalls
2017 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD1
2017 Toyota Tacoma 2WD5
Owner complaints
2017 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD216
2017 Toyota Tacoma 2WD239
NCAP overall rating
2017 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD4
2017 Toyota Tacoma 2WD4

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2017 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD2017 Toyota Tacoma 2WD
CO2273.4 g/km265.3 g/km
Combined11.8 l/100km11.2 l/100km
Complaints216239
Recall campaigns15
Cylinders64
Displacement3,600 cc3,456 cc
DriveRear-Wheel DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3ULEV70T3B70
Extra-urban9.4 l/100km10.2 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears86
Gross weight2,722 kg2,540.1 kg
Height1,790 mm1,790 mm
Kerb weight1,891 kg1,984 kg
Length5,400 mm5,390 mm
NCAP overall44
TransmissionAutomatic 8-spdAutomatic (S6)
Urban13.1 l/100km12.4 l/100km
Wheelbase3,260 mm3,240 mm
Width1,890 mm1,900 mm

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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