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2026 model year · Midsize pickups

Chevrolet Colorado vs Toyota Tacoma

The Colorado tows 7,700 lb, the Tacoma 6,500 lb. Ground clearance reaches 10.7 in on the Colorado and 11.5 in on the Tacoma. Chevrolet Colorado and Toyota Tacoma side by side, 2026 model year, from the makers’ own documents.

This page compares the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado (Colorado 3rd gen, 2023–present) and 2026 Toyota Tacoma (Tacoma 4th gen, 2024–present): the newest model year in which both have maker figures, in US-market units.

Max towing: 7,700 lb vs 6,500 lb
Max payload: up to 1,684 lb vs 1,710 lb
Ground clearance: 10.7 in vs 11.5 in
Curb weight: 5,298 lb vs 5,410 lb

01 / Verdict

Colorado or Tacoma: who leads on what

Each line is the maker’s top figure for each model across its configurations. A lead is on that best configuration, so it depends on cab, bed, engine, axle and options; the closest matching trucks are compared below. Only a maker’s own figure decides a lead.

Towing and GCWR: The Colorado tows 7,700 lb, the Tacoma 6,500 lb. The Colorado leads by 1,200 lb on its best configuration.
Payload and GVWR: The Colorado carries up to 1,684 lb of payload, the Tacoma 1,710 lb. The Tacoma leads by 26 lb on its best configuration.
Ground clearance and angles: The Colorado has 10.7 in of ground clearance, the Tacoma 11.5 in. The Tacoma leads by 0.8 in on its best configuration. At the best configuration: approach angle Colorado 38.3°, Tacoma 35.7°; breakover angle Colorado 24.6°, Tacoma 27.4°; departure angle Colorado 25.1°, Tacoma 25.3°.
Dimensions: Length: Colorado 212.7–213.2 in, Tacoma 213.0–226.2 in; width: Colorado not in our data, Tacoma 76.9–77.9 in; height: Colorado 78.8–81.8 in, Tacoma 73.7–74.7 in; wheelbase: Colorado 131.4 in, Tacoma 131.9–145.1 in.
Curb weight: Curb weight: Colorado 4,716–5,298 lb, Tacoma 4,145–5,410 lb.
Tires: Factory tire sizes. Colorado: P255/65R17, P265/65R18, P255/55R20, P285/70R17. Tacoma: 245/70R17, 265/70R17, 265/65R18, 265/70R18.
Fuel tank: Fuel tank: Colorado ≈21.3–21.5 gal, Tacoma 18.2 gal.

02 / Side by side

Every figure, group by group

Each cell is the range across the maker’s 2026 configurations of that model, with the small number of the document it comes from. A figure that is an estimate, an owners’ report or a third-party figure wears its mark and never decides a lead; a group where one model has no maker figure says so.

Towing and GCWR

MakerUS units

Chevrolet Colorado and Toyota Tacoma: towing and gcwr
Figure	Chevrolet Colorado2026	Toyota Tacoma2026	Leads
Max towing	3,500–7,700 lb^{source 1}^{source 2}	3,500–6,500 lb^{source 3}	Colorado +1,200 lb
GCWR	9,100–13,250 lb^{source 2}^{source 4}	8,105–11,550 lb^{source 3}21 of 27 configs	Colorado +1,700 lb

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Payload and GVWR

MakerUS units

Chevrolet Colorado and Toyota Tacoma: payload and gvwr
Figure	Chevrolet Colorado2026	Toyota Tacoma2026	Leads
Max payload	up to 1,151–1,684 lb^{source 1}8 of 9 configs	1,230–1,710 lb^{source 5}	Tacoma +26 lb
GVWR	6,200–6,250 lb^{source 1}8 of 9 configs	5,605–6,835 lb^{source 5}	Tacoma +585 lb at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Ground clearance and angles

MakerUS units

Chevrolet Colorado and Toyota Tacoma: ground clearance and angles
Figure	Chevrolet Colorado2026	Toyota Tacoma2026	Leads
Ground clearance	7.9–10.7 in^{source 1}8 of 9 configs	11.5 in^{source 5}1 of 27 configs	Tacoma +0.8 in
Approach angle	29.1–38.3°^{source 1}4 of 9 configs	32.8–35.7°^{source 5}2 of 27 configs	Colorado +2.6°
Breakover angle	19.5–24.6°^{source 1}4 of 9 configs	23.8–27.4°^{source 5}2 of 27 configs	Tacoma +2.8°
Departure angle	22.3–25.1°^{source 1}4 of 9 configs	22.1–25.3°^{source 5}2 of 27 configs	Tacoma +0.2°

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Dimensions

MakerUS units

Chevrolet Colorado and Toyota Tacoma: dimensions
Figure	Chevrolet Colorado2026	Toyota Tacoma2026	Leads
Length	212.7–213.2 in^{source 1}8 of 9 configs	213.0–226.2 in^{source 5}	Tacoma +13.0 in at the top
Width	not in our data	76.9–77.9 in^{source 5}23 of 27 configs
Height	78.8–81.8 in^{source 1}8 of 9 configs	73.7–74.7 in^{source 5}21 of 27 configs	Colorado +7.1 in at the top
Wheelbase	131.4 in^{source 1}8 of 9 configs	131.9–145.1 in^{source 5}	Tacoma +13.7 in at the top
Bed length	not in our data	60.3–73.5 in^{source 5}

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Curb weight

MakerUS units

Chevrolet Colorado and Toyota Tacoma: curb weight
Figure	Chevrolet Colorado2026	Toyota Tacoma2026	Leads
Curb weight	4,716–5,298 lb^{source 1}8 of 9 configs	4,145–5,410 lb^{source 5}	Tacoma +112 lb at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Tires

MakerUS units

Chevrolet Colorado and Toyota Tacoma: tires
Figure	Chevrolet Colorado2026	Toyota Tacoma2026	Leads
Factory tire sizes	P255/65R17, P265/65R18, P255/55R20, P285/70R17^{source 1}	245/70R17, 265/70R17, 265/65R18, 265/70R18^{source 5}

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Fuel tank

MakerUS units

Chevrolet Colorado and Toyota Tacoma: fuel tank
Figure	Chevrolet Colorado2026	Toyota Tacoma2026	Leads
Fuel tank	≈21.3–21.5 gal^{source 1}^{source 6}	18.2 gal^{source 5}	Colorado +3.3 gal at the top

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

SourcesMakerThe small number by a figure says which document it is from.

Documents last checked Oct 9, 2026. How we read them and what the marks mean: how we source the numbers. A figure doesn’t match its document? Report a wrong number.

03 / Like for like

The closest matching configurations

Ranges mix every cab, bed and engine. Here is one configuration of each, matched on the options that change the figures most, named as the maker names it.

Chevrolet Colorado: 2026 WT Crew Cab 4WD
Toyota Tacoma: 2026 SR Double Cab 5-ft bed 4x4

Chevrolet Colorado and Toyota Tacoma, closest matching configurations
Figure	Colorado	Tacoma	Leads
Max towing	3,500 lb^{source 1}	3,500 lb^{source 3}	Tie
GCWR	9,100 lb^{source 4}	8,435 lb^{source 3}	Colorado +665 lb
Max payload	up to 1,684 lb^{source 1}	1,380–1,705 lb^{source 5}	an “up to” figure, not this configuration’s
GVWR	6,250 lb^{source 1}	6,005 lb^{source 3}	Colorado +245 lb
Ground clearance	7.9 in^{source 1}	up to 11.5 in^{source 5}	an “up to” figure, not this configuration’s
Approach angle	not in our data	up to 35.7°^{source 5}	no maker figure for one
Breakover angle	not in our data	up to 27.4°^{source 5}	no maker figure for one
Departure angle	not in our data	up to 25.3°^{source 5}	no maker figure for one
Curb weight	4,716 lb^{source 1}	4,485–4,720 lb^{source 5}	Tacoma +4 lb
Length	213.0 in^{source 1}	213.0 in^{source 5}	Same
Wheelbase	131.4 in^{source 1}	131.9 in^{source 5}	Tacoma +0.5 in
Factory tire sizes	P255/65R17^{source 1}	245/70R17^{source 5}
Fuel tank	≈21.3 gal^{source 1}	18.2 gal^{source 5}	Colorado +3.1 gal

Each is its model’s lowest trim in a crew cab with four-wheel drive and the shortest bed, with the first engine and gearbox the maker lists for it.
A figure marked “with” needs that factory package; one without is the configuration as it comes.

04 / Top figures

Which configuration earns each top figure

The leads above are between each model’s best configuration. Here is which configuration that is, and the factory package it needs.

Chevrolet Colorado

Max towing 7,700 lb: WT Crew Cab 2WD with 2.7L Turbo High-Output (310 hp, 430 lb-ft) + Trailering Package
GCWR 13,250 lb: WT Crew Cab 2WD with 2.7L Turbo High-Output (310 hp, 430 lb-ft)
Max payload up to 1,684 lb: WT Crew Cab 2WD
Ground clearance 10.7 in: ZR2 Crew Cab 4WD
Approach angle 38.3°: ZR2 Crew Cab 4WD
Breakover angle 24.6°: ZR2 Crew Cab 4WD
Departure angle 25.1°: ZR2 Crew Cab 4WD

Toyota Tacoma

Max towing 6,500 lb: SR5 XtraCab 6-ft bed 4x2
GCWR 11,550 lb: TRD Off-Road Double Cab 6-ft bed 4x4
Max payload 1,710 lb: TRD Sport Double Cab 5-ft bed 4x4 i-FORCE MAX
Ground clearance 11.5 in: TRD Pro Double Cab 5-ft bed 4x4 i-FORCE MAX
Approach angle 35.7°: TRD Pro Double Cab 5-ft bed 4x4 i-FORCE MAX
Breakover angle 27.4°: TRD Pro Double Cab 5-ft bed 4x4 i-FORCE MAX
Departure angle 25.3°: TRD Pro Double Cab 5-ft bed 4x4 i-FORCE MAX

05 / Keep going

Both models, and other matchups

Chevrolet Colorado 3rd gen (2023–present): every configuration and spec

Toyota Tacoma 4th gen (2024–present): every configuration and spec

All vehicle comparisons · Rankings · How we source the numbers

06 / FAQ

Questions people ask

Which tows more, the Colorado or the Tacoma?

The Colorado tows 7,700 lb, the Tacoma 6,500 lb. The Colorado leads by 1,200 lb on its best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2026 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

Which has more payload, the Colorado or the Tacoma?

The Colorado carries up to 1,684 lb of payload, the Tacoma 1,710 lb. The Tacoma leads by 26 lb on its best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2026 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

Which has more ground clearance, the Colorado or the Tacoma?

The Colorado has 10.7 in of ground clearance, the Tacoma 11.5 in. The Tacoma leads by 0.8 in on its best configuration. This is the maker’s top figure for each model across its 2026 configurations; what a given truck can do depends on its cab, bed, engine, axle and options.

How do the Colorado and the Tacoma compare in size?

Length: Colorado 212.7–213.2 in, Tacoma 213.0–226.2 in; wheelbase: Colorado 131.4 in, Tacoma 131.9–145.1 in. The range runs across cab, bed and wheelbase choices.

Which model years does this Colorado vs Tacoma comparison use?

This page compares the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado (Colorado 3rd gen, 2023–present) and 2026 Toyota Tacoma (Tacoma 4th gen, 2024–present): the newest model year in which both have maker figures, in US-market units.