2020 Chevy Colorado vs 2020 Toyota Tacoma – Albany, NY

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  • 2020 Chevy Colorado

    A blue 2020 Chevy Colorado is angled left.

    Starting at

    $21,300

    2020 Toyota Tacoma

    A white 2020 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport is angled right.

    Starting at

    $26,050

    308Max Horsepower (HP)278
    369Max Torque (lb-ft)265
    7,700Max Towing Capacity (lbs)6,800

    While full-size and heavy-duty trucks are great for people that need a massive amount of towing power to get their jobs done, midsize pickups are the perfect options for a lot of folks looking for a hard-working truck that does not go overboard. Choosing the right midsize model, however, is not always easy, and even with a smaller truck, you still want to be sure it can deliver the kind of power you need. Looking at the 2020 Chevy Colorado vs 2020 Toyota Tacoma, for example, we can see a lot of similarities but also some significant differences.

    The engines are a great place to start when comparing any two vehicles since a powerful engine is essential in any truck. While the Toyota Tacoma has two engines available with pretty good power, there are three engines to choose from with the 2020 Chevy Colorado, including more power and a diesel option, which you will not find in the Tacoma. The more powerful engines of the Chevy Colorado are not just superior on paper; they grant the Colorado greater maximum towing capacity than the 2020 Toyota Tacoma can manage.

    There are two cab sizes available on each of these trucks, though the larger crew cab of the 2020 Chevy Colorado gives all of your passengers more legroom than can be found in the 2020 Toyota Tacoma. While both of these trucks have some great features and options inside, the Colorado comes out on top again with more than the Tacoma can manage. Ultimately, these are both top-rated midsize trucks, but the 2020 Chevy Colorado has more engines, more power, and greater towing capacity than the Tacoma can muster. Visit us at DePaula Chevy to see the 2020 Chevy Colorado for yourself and discover what you have been missing.

  • Performance

    A black 2020 Chevy Colorado is jumping a dirt mound while off-roading near Albany, NY.

    The engine is the heart of any vehicle, whether it is a family sedan, powerful sports car, or midsize pickup. While you might think that a powerful engine is something you can only find in a full-size model, an excellent midsize truck should still deliver solid power that helps you tackle everything you need to do. Let us take a look at the engines in these two trucks and see how they compare.

    The Many Colorado Options

    The 2020 Chevy Colorado has three engines for you to choose from, giving you more options and more power. The Colorado starts with a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that provides you up to 200 hp and 191 lb-ft of torque, which we will see is more powerful than the starting engine in the Toyota Tacoma. From there, you can choose an available 3.6L DOHC V6 engine that delivers an impressive 308 hp and 275 lb-ft of torque. This is a good bit more torque than the most powerful engine in the Tacoma, and significantly more horsepower than Toyota has to offer.

    If you really want exceptional torque, you can choose an available Duramax 2.8L Turbo-Diesel engine that delivers a solid 181 hp and a beastly 369 lb-ft of torque. The 2020 Toyota Tacoma cannot even come close to that kind of power, and it really gives the 2020 Chevy Colorado and its available diesel engine the edge. This engine and the starting 2.5L engine both come with a 6-speed automatic transmission, while the 3.6L V6 engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic. Rear-wheel drive is standard on the Colorado, though 4WD is available.

    The Two Tacoma Engines

    The 2020 Toyota Tacoma has just two engines to choose from, which is fine but certainly not ideal. It starts with a 2.7L DOHC 4-cylinder engine that offers up to 159 hp and 180 lb-ft of torque for decent overall power. There is also an available 3.5L V6 engine that provides up to 278 hp and 265 lb-ft of torque for a much better overall experience. These engines come with a 6-speed transmission, with both an automatic and a manual available, and rear-wheel drive is standard with part-time 4WD available.

  • Towing

    A red 2020 Chevy Colorado, which wins when comparing the 2020 Chevy Colorado vs 2020 Toyota Tacoma, is towing dirt bikes past mountains.

    Although full-size and heavy-duty trucks might be the kings of towing, you should still expect any midsize pickup you choose to be able to handle some weight behind it. Whether you are looking to pull a trailer full of drywall, take a small boat to the river on the weekend, or load up a camper for a week away from it all, a powerful midsize truck should be able to get the job done. While both of these pickups have packages for towing, the 2020 Chevy Colorado is a better choice for it.

    Towing with the Colorado

    Very impressive is the trailering you get with the available diesel engine in the 2020 Chevy Colorado; this Turbo-Diesel engine delivers up to 181 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque. That lower horsepower might seem like a bad thing, but the massive boost in torque is perfect for towing. When adequately equipped, with the diesel engine, the 2020 Colorado can handle up to 7,700 lbs of towing – almost a full 1,000 lbs more than we will see from the Toyota Tacoma. So if serious towing is a big concern for you, then the Chevy Colorado with the available diesel engine is the clear winner and can handle anything you need.

    Tacoma Towing

    The 2020 Toyota Tacoma tops out at 278 hp and 265 lb-ft of torque with its most powerful engine, and when properly equipped, it can handle up to 6,800 lbs of towing. In contrast to that, the 2020 Chevy Colorado has a more powerful engine that delivers up to 308 hp and 275 lb-ft of torque, which can get you up to 7,000 lbs of maximum towing capacity when properly configured, and of course, the diesel engine that tops out at 7,700 pounds. That might not seem like a huge disparity, but it might make the difference between taking everything you need and having to leave something behind.

  • Interior

    The black interior of a 2020 Chevy Colorado is shown from the side.

    Both the 2020 Chevy Colorado and the 2020 Toyota Tacoma have two cab sizes available – and while they might use slightly different terms for them, they both offer a smaller and a larger size. The crew cab for the Colorado and the double cab for the Tacoma are the largest options available on these trucks, and though they are pretty similar in size, the Colorado does come out on top.

    Interior vs Interior

    With the 2020 Chevy Colorado crew cab, you get up to 45 inches of legroom in the front seats and nearly 36 inches of legroom in the second row. The 2020 Toyota Tacoma, on the other hand, offers just over 42 inches of legroom up front and a bit more than 32 inches in the rear. Three or four inches might not sound like much, but anyone with long legs that have been in the back of a vehicle or flown on a plane can tell you it makes a huge difference.

    In terms of the technology and features inside, both of these trucks have a lot to offer, though the 2020 Chevy Colorado simply has more. Available features in the Colorado include an 8-inch infotainment display, 4-inch driver information center, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and remote start with remote keyless entry. The Colorado also has an available wireless charging pad and much more. Although the 2020 Toyota Tacoma has some useful features available inside, like an 8-inch infotainment display and a leather-trimmed steering wheel, it just does not quite match the luxurious styling available inside the Chevy Colorado.

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