Toyota Tacoma vs Chevrolet Colorado Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Toyota Tacoma · Chevrolet Colorado
- Length190.4 in – 221.3 in
- Height65.8 in – 70.3 in
- Wheelbase109.6 in – 140.6 in
- Ground clearance9.0 in
- Curb weight3,250 lb – 4,190 lb
- Width72.2 in – 74.6 in
- Chevrolet Colorado width67.6 in – 68.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Colorado is 6.1 in shorter (205.9 in vs 199.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 5.3 in narrower (73.4 in vs 68.1 in)
- Height: Toyota Tacoma is 2.2 in taller (68.0 in vs 65.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Tacoma has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (125.1 in vs 118.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Tacoma has 0.1 in more ground clearance (9.0 in vs 8.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Colorado is 72 lb heavier (3,720 lb vs 3,792 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Chevrolet Colorado is 5.3 in narrower (73.4 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Tacoma has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (125.1 in vs 118.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Tacoma is 2.2 in taller (68.0 in vs 65.8 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Colorado is 6.1 in shorter (205.9 in vs 199.8 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Colorado is 72 lb heavier (3,720 lb vs 3,792 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Colorado — Chevrolet Colorado is shorter by 6.1 in Check garage fit for Toyota Tacoma · garage fit for Chevrolet Colorado
- 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 | Toyota Tacoma | Chevrolet Colorado | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 205.9 in | 199.8 in | 6.1 in |
| Width | 73.4 in | 68.1 in | 5.3 in |
| Height | 68.0 in | 65.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 125.1 in | 118.7 in | 6.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.0 in | 8.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,720 lb | 3,792 lb | 72 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 190.4 in – 221.3 in).
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