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A Look Under the Hood

In this comparison, we want to first see how powerful each truck is and what that power means in terms of towing and payload capabilities.

The 2021 Tacoma comes standard with a 2.7L 4-cylinder engine that produces 159 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque. Additionally, there is an available 3.5L V6 engine, which creates 278 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque.

The Chevy Colorado features a standard 2.5L 4-cylinder engine. This engine generates 200 horsepower and 191 lb-ft of torque. There are also two other options you can choose from, with the available 3.6L V6 pushing out 308 horsepower and the available Durmax^® 2.8L Turbo-Diesel engine delivering 369 lb-ft of torque.  Learn more about all the Chevy Colorado power options from Chevy’s official website!

That kind of power will give the 2021 Colorado the ability to tow up to 7,700 pounds. The Toyota Tacoma can safely tow a maximum of 6,800 pounds, which may leave you a little less well-equipped on big adventures. With the Chevy Colorado, you can bring along much heavier equipment.

More Practical Than Your Standard Truck

While both trucks have specific trim levels ready to take you on adventures off the main road, we want to highlight how these models make your everyday drive around town easier than other trucks.

Being midsize pickup trucks, both of these models have similar exterior dimensions that let you maneuver and fit your truck around tighter corners, narrower streets, and into smaller parking spots compared to larger trucks on the market.

They are also more fuel-efficient than larger pickups. The Toyota Tacoma can get up to 20 city/23 highway MPG. With the power these trucks produce, this is an impressive figure. The 2021 Colorado does an even better job at efficiently using fuel.

The gas mileage of the Chevy Colorado reaches 18 city/25 highway MPG. While you’ll have slightly less fuel economy in the city, the Chevy Colorado is much more well equipped to keep you going on the highway, which is great for road trips.

Multimedia Features

As these models demonstrate, trucks aren’t just built for rugged exterior performance. Inside each truck, there is a multimedia system with multiple features for you to choose a variety of entertainment options with ease.

The Chevrolet Infotainment 3 System comes in the Colorado with different upgrades available as well. Meanwhile, the Toyota has various infotainment systems you can choose among. Here are a few highlights of their multimedia systems:

	Bluetooth	Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay®	Standard Display Screen	Navigation System
2021 Chevy Colorado	Standard	Standard	7 inches	Available
2021 Toyota Tacoma	Standard	Standard	7 inches	Available

While both of these vehicles offer solid infotainment technology, it’s in their premium audio systems where they really shine. The Toyota Tacoma offers an available JBL^® Premium Audio System with six speakers. Compare this though to the Chevy Colorado, which gives drivers a set of seven Bose^® speakers. If you want better surround sound, choose the Chevy Colorado.

2021 Chevy Colorado vs Toyota Tacoma: Which One Do You Want to Own?

While both models provide plenty of advantages over other trucks out on the market, the 2021 Chevy Colorado continues to sit at the top of its class with its strong towing and payload capabilities, efficient performance, and abundance of technology features.

In the Lansing, East Lansing, or Grand Ledge area? Contact us at Feldman Chevrolet of Lansing today to schedule a test drive of the 2021 Colorado!