Chevy Colorado vs Toyota Tacoma

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A midsize pickup truck is a great vehicle if you need to tow and haul equipment around New Hudson and Westland but also need a vehicle that is easy to commute in around Detroit. Two popular models that offer this balance are the 2020 Chevy Colorado and 2020 Toyota Tacoma.

To help you figure out which of these midsize pickups has the capabilities and features you need, our team here at Feldman Chevrolet of New Hudson put the Chevy Colorado vs. Toyota Tacoma side by side in this comparison.

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Comparing Their Towing and Payload Capacities

Like most truck owners, you probably plan on towing with your new vehicle as well as carrying various supplies in the bed. While both of these trucks have a great deal of space in their beds and the ability to tow, it is the 2020 Colorado that can safely handle more weight.

The Chevy Colorado can be configured to tow up to 7,700 pounds. It also has a maximum payload capacity of 1,578 pounds. The towing capacity of the 2020 Tacoma reaches 6,800 pounds. As far as payload, the Toyota Tacoma maxes out at 1,440 pounds.

When you need to carry heavier gear in the bed of your truck or you have larger equipment you plan on pulling along with you, the Chevy Colorado gives you more versatility in what you can take with you.

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Which Truck Gets Better Gas Mileage?

Along with being easier to maneuver compared to full-size pickup trucks, these midsize trucks also get better gas mileage compared to larger models. The 2020 Tacoma is able to get up to 20 city/23 highway MPG.

The Chevy Colorado does an even better job at saving on gas. It has a fuel economy of up to 20 city/30 highway MPG. When you’re cruising along the highway, the 2020 Colorado will perform better when it comes to conserving fuel.

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Behind the Wheel of the 2020 Colorado vs 2020 Tacoma

As we continue to compare the Chevy Colorado vs. Toyota Tacoma, we want to give you a better picture of what it will be like driving these two trucks. You will be able to listen to your favorite music, get directions anywhere you need to go, and more in both trucks. All you have to do is plug in your phone and connect to the 7-inch display screen found in both models via Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay®.

You’ll have more personal space while driving the 2020 Chevy Colorado, though. It provides its front seats with 41.4 inches of headroom and 45 inches of legroom. The Toyota Tacoma only has 39.7 inches of headroom and 42.9 inches of legroom up front. Driving the Colorado will give you plenty of room to stretch out and get comfortable behind the wheel.

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Take the 2020 Chevy Colorado Out for a Test Drive

There is a lot to like within both trucks, but the ability to carry and tow more weight while also saving you on fuel makes the 2020 Colorado an ideal choice for our drivers near New Hudson, Detroit, and Westland looking for a new truck.

If you want to get a closer look at this midsize pickup, contact us at Feldman Chevrolet of New Hudson to schedule a test drive.