Chevrolet Colorado vs Toyota Tacoma Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Colorado · Toyota Tacoma
- Length192.4 in – 207.1 in
- Height63.8 in – 67.9 in
- Wheelbase111.3 in – 126.0 in
- Ground clearance6.4 in – 11.4 in
- Curb weight3,366 lb – 4,218 lb
- Width67.6 in – 68.6 in
- Toyota Tacoma width72.2 in – 74.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Colorado is 6.1 in shorter (199.8 in vs 205.9 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 5.3 in narrower (68.1 in vs 73.4 in)
- Height: Toyota Tacoma is 2.1 in taller (65.8 in vs 67.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Tacoma has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 125.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Tacoma has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.9 in vs 9.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Colorado is 25 lb heavier (3,792 lb vs 3,768 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 5.3 in narrower (68.1 in vs 73.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Tacoma has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (118.7 in vs 125.1 in)
- Height: Toyota Tacoma is 2.1 in taller (65.8 in vs 67.9 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Colorado is 6.1 in shorter (199.8 in vs 205.9 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Tacoma has 0.1 in more ground clearance (8.9 in vs 9.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is shorter by 6.1 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Colorado · garage fit for Toyota Tacoma
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is narrower by 5.3 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Tacoma — Toyota Tacoma has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Colorado — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Colorado)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Colorado | Toyota Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 199.8 in | 205.9 in | 6.1 in |
| Width | 68.1 in | 73.4 in | 5.3 in |
| Height | 65.8 in | 67.9 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.7 in | 125.1 in | 6.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.9 in | 9.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,792 lb | 3,768 lb | 25 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 192.4 in – 207.1 in).
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