2025 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2025 Toyota Tundra
The Toyota Tundra wins clearly, 92.2 to 76.9, on tech & comfort, performance, fuel & range. The Chevrolet Colorado is ahead on price and space & cargo.
2025 Chevrolet Colorado
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2025 Toyota Tundra
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2025 Toyota Tundra
Clear winThe Toyota Tundra wins clearly, 92.2 to 76.9, on tech & comfort, performance, fuel & range. The Chevrolet Colorado is ahead on price and space & cargo.
| Category · weight | 2025 Chevrolet Coloradooverall 76.9 | 2025 Toyota Tundraoverall 92.2 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 79.6 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 86.1 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 81.6 | 83.6 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 96 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 68.4 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 5.3 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantyw 2 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Basic and powertrain coverage in years and miles. | |||||||||||||||||
| Overall | 76.9 | 92.2 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · all 7 categories compared
Chevrolet Colorado: base trim WT 4WD · Toyota Tundra: base trim SR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Toyota Tundra wins
- It lists 14 standard driver-assist features against 3.
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (19 points against 1 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4.
Where the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (28 against 142 filed with NHTSA).
- It starts $8,190 lower ($31,900 against $40,090 base MSRP).
What they share
- A 3-year basic warranty.
- 36,000-mile basic coverage.
- A 5-year powertrain warranty.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
48 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $31,900 | $40,090 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | — | 3,445 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.7L I-4 Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management and Stop/Start | 3.4-liter aluminum block V6 twin-turbo DOHC 24-valve Dual VVT-i |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | Dual-overhead camshafts, four-valves per cylinder | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 237 hp | 348 hp |
| Torque | 259 lb-ft | 405 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 18 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 20 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 24 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.42 | 3.31 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in | 9.3 in |
| Overall height | 78.8 in | 78 in |
| Overall length | 213 in | 234 in |
| Overall width | 84.4 in | 80.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 131 in | 146 in |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.3 in | 41 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.3 in | 38.5 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 45.2 in | 41.2 in |
| Third-row legroom | 34.7 in | 33.3 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,716 lbs | 5,215 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,716 lbs | 5,095 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,250 lbs | 7,375 lbs |
| Payload capacity | 1,684 lbs | 1,940 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent coil-over-shock; twin-tube shocks | Independent double-wishbone with stabilizer bar and twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension type | Solid axle with semi-elliptic two-stage multi-leaf springs; twin-tube shocks | Multi-link with coil springs and outboard-mounted twin-tube shock absorbers |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion | Electronic Power Steering (EPS) rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 48.6 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 340 mm | 353 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | — | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | 337 mm | 345 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | ventilated disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | steel | steel |
| Wheel width | 8 in | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P255/65R17 | P245/75R18 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 21.3 gal | 22.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | Safety Connect |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 120 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.4 in | 65 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 63.4 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
63 features · differences first, then sharedSafety13 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Backup camera with projected path | — | std |
| Child-protector rear door locks (and power window lockout control) | — | std |
| Drive-Start Control (DSC) | — | std |
| Driver and front (active) passenger headrests | — | std |
| Eight total airbags, including driver and passenger side, knee and curtain airbags | — | std |
| Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) | — | std |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) includes lower anchors on all outboard second-row rear seats | — | std |
| New Blind Zone Steering Assist with Extended Trailer View | std | — |
| Parking Support Brake (PKSB) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) | — | std |
| Star Safety System™ — includes [Enhanced] Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) | — | std |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Traction Control [(TRAC)] | — | std |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5 (TSS 2.5): Pre-Collision System w/Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert w/Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Road Sign Assist (RSA) | — | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) | — | std |
| Trailer Sway Control (TSC) | std | std |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | std | std |
Infotainment5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Connect | — | std |
| # of USB Ports (Front + Rear) | — | std |
| 8-in. Touchscreen Audio Multimedia with 6/9* Speaker Audio System | — | std |
| Improved Wireless Charging Pad | std | — |
| Safety Connect — includes Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator, Roadside Assistance and Automatic Collision Notification | — | std |
Convenience4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Key System with Push Button Start; remote keyless entry with lock, unlock, panic and tailgate release functions, and remote illuminated entry | — | std |
| Front 12V auxiliary power outlet | — | std |
| Front door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature | — | std |
| Power windows with one-touch auto up/down and jam protection | — | std |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear seat center-console air vents (CrewMax models only) | — | std |
| Single zone automatic climate control with air filtration | — | std |
Seating2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 split, folding rear seat | — | std |
| Fabric-trimmed 4-way adjustable driver and front passenger seats | — | std |
Interior7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | — | std |
| Combination meter with analog gauges and 4.2-in. color TFT Multi-Information Display (MID) with fuel economy, driver assist, vehicle/trip information, and warning messages | — | std |
| Fixed center console with gated shift lever, driving controls, center storage bin, and illuminated front tray | — | std |
| Overhead console with rear window control, sunglasses storage and Safety Connect® | — | std |
| Polyurethane steering wheel with phone, audio, display/infotainment, and driving assist controls | — | std |
| Manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel | — | std |
| Cab-mounted LED Cargo Light | — | std |
Exterior11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 17 x 8-in. steel wheels | std | — |
| Acoustic laminated windshield | — | std |
| Easy lower and lift tailgate | — | std |
| Engine and body undercovers | — | std |
| High-strength steel cab with aluminum hood and front door panels | — | std |
| LED Headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and manual leveling adjustment | — | std |
| LED Taillights | — | std |
| P255/65R17 all-season tires | std | — |
| Power heated sideview mirrors | — | std |
| Power horizontal rear window with defogger and privacy glass (Double cab models only) | — | std |
| Work Truck Custom Package (available on WT): All-season Blackwall Tires, Black Badging, 18-inch Dark Finish Aluminum Wheels | opt | — |
Powertrain5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.7L I-4 Turbo DOHC VVT DI with Active Fuel Management and Stop/Start (Base: 237 hp / 259 lb-ft) | std | — |
| Final Drive Ratio: 3.42 | std | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity: 21.3 gal. / 80.6 liters | std | — |
| Hydra-Matic 8L90 eight-speed automatic transmission | std | — |
| Open differential rear axle | std | — |
Chassis5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering | std | — |
| Front Suspension: independent coil-over-shock; twin-tube shocks | std | — |
| High-strength boxed-steel frame with hydraulic cab mounts | — | std |
| Rear Suspension: Solid axle with semi-elliptic two-stage multi-leaf springs; twin-tube shocks | std | — |
| Wheelbase: 131.4 in. / 3337 mm | std | — |
Cargo7 differ · 7 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Towing hitch receiver | — | opt |
| 7-/4-pin trailer connector | — | opt |
| Aluminum-reinforced composite bed | — | std |
| Back panel rear seat storage compartments | — | std |
| Deck rail header | — | std |
| Max Trailering: 7700 lb. / 3493 kg (available) | std | — |
| Rear under-seat storage box with removable and adjustable partitions | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPChevrolet Colorado
Top recalls
- minor Equipment 26V114000 · 5,861 vehicles
Toyota Tundra
Top recalls
- moderate Back Over Prevention 26V038000 · 161,268 vehicles
- moderate Exterior Lighting 25V322000 · 443,444 vehicles
- minor Equipment 26V571000 · 135 vehicles
- minor Equipment 26V179000 · 8,230 vehicles
- minor Back Over Prevention 25V657000 · 393,838 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $31,900 (base trim) | $40,090 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $31,900 – $49,600 5 trims | $40,090 – $80,725 33 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Colorado 4WD | Tundra 2WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 19 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,550 | $3,050 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi (make terms) | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi (make terms) | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | 5 yr | 2 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado or the 2025 Toyota Tundra?
The Toyota Tundra wins clearly, 92.2 to 76.9, on tech & comfort, performance, fuel & range. The Chevrolet Colorado is ahead on price and space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Toyota Tundra scores 92.2 and the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado 76.9. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado or the 2025 Toyota Tundra?
The 2025 Chevrolet Colorado starts lower — $31,900 against $40,090, a gap of $8,190 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado or the 2025 Toyota Tundra?
2025 Chevrolet Colorado: 4 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 2025 Toyota Tundra: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 5 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado and the 2025 Toyota Tundra?
Where the 2025 Toyota Tundra wins: it lists 14 standard driver-assist features against 3, lists more comfort and tech equipment (19 points against 1 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), and carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4. Where the 2025 Chevrolet Colorado answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (28 against 142 filed with NHTSA) and starts $8,190 lower ($31,900 against $40,090 base MSRP). What they share: a 3-year basic warranty, 36,000-mile basic coverage, and a 5-year powertrain warranty.