2026 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2026 Toyota Tundra
The Toyota Tundra edges it, 92.1 to 86.7, on performance, safety, fuel & range. The Chevrolet Colorado is ahead on price.
2026 Chevrolet Colorado
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2026 Toyota Tundra
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2026 Toyota Tundra
Slight edgeThe Toyota Tundra edges it, 92.1 to 86.7, on performance, safety, fuel & range. The Chevrolet Colorado is ahead on price.
| Category · weight | 2026 Chevrolet Coloradooverall 86.7 | 2026 Toyota Tundraoverall 92.1 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 78.5 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 80.5 | 91.8 | |||||||||||||||
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 & cargonot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 60.4 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Warrantyw 2 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Basic and powertrain coverage in years and miles. | |||||||||||||||||
| Overall | 86.7 | 92.1 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 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 2026 Toyota Tundra wins
- It lists 15 standard driver-assist features against 2.
- It turns out 479 lb-ft of torque against 259.
- It carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4.
Where the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (20 against 38 filed with NHTSA).
- It starts $8,860 lower ($32,400 against $41,260 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
51 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $32,400 | $41,260 |
| 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 with 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 | 389 hp |
| Torque | 259 lb-ft | 479 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 |
| Second-row headroom | — | 38.5 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.3 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 45.2 in | 41.2 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 33.3 in |
| Third-row legroom | 34.7 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); power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 24.3 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 | 32.2 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 |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 63.4 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 56.1 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
60 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 |
| Trailer Sway Control (TSC) | — | 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 |
| Parking Support Brake (PKSB) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) | — | std |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Traction Control [(TRAC)] | — | std |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5 (TSS 2.5): Automatic High Beams (AHB) | — | 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 |
| Star Safety System™ — includes [Enhanced] Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Connect — Automatic Collision Notification | — | std |
| Safety Connect — includes Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator, Roadside Assistance and Automatic Collision Notification | — | std |
| Wi-Fi Connect | — | std |
| Safety Connect — Roadside Assistance | — | std |
| 8-in. Touchscreen Audio Multimedia with 6/9* Speaker Audio System | — | std |
Convenience5 differ · 5 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 |
| # of USB Ports (Front + Rear) | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | — | std |
| Fixed center console with gated shift lever, driving controls, center storage bin, and illuminated front tray | — | 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 |
| Overhead console with rear window control, sunglasses storage and Safety Connect® | — | std |
Exterior11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 17 x 8-in. steel wheels (std. WT) | 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 Headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and manual leveling adjustment | — | std |
| LED Taillights | — | std |
| P255/65R17 all-season tires (WT) | std | — |
| Power heated sideview mirrors | — | std |
| Power horizontal rear window with defogger and privacy glass (Double cab models only) | — | std |
Powertrain3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.7L I-4 Turbo Base Output: 237 hp / 259 lb-ft (Standard: WT & LT) | std | — |
| Hydra-Matic 8L90 eight-speed automatic transmission | std | — |
| Open differential (std. WT and LT) | std | — |
Chassis3 differ · 3 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 (2WD and 4WD) | std | — |
| High-strength boxed-steel frame with hydraulic cab mounts | — | 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 7,700 lbs. (WT & LT available; Trail Boss & Z71 standard) | opt | — |
| 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
- minor Equipment 26V433000 · 1 vehicles
- minor Equipment 26V179000 · 8,230 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Chevrolet ColoradoWT 4WD | Toyota TundraSR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $32,400 (base trim) | $41,260 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $32,400 – $50,700 5 trims | $41,260 – $80,800 32 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Colorado 4WD | Tundra Hybrid 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 2026 Chevrolet Colorado or the 2026 Toyota Tundra?
The Toyota Tundra edges it, 92.1 to 86.7, on performance, safety, fuel & range. The Chevrolet Colorado is ahead on price. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Toyota Tundra scores 92.1 and the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado 86.7. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado or the 2026 Toyota Tundra?
The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado starts lower — $32,400 against $41,260, a gap of $8,860 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado or the 2026 Toyota Tundra?
2026 Chevrolet Colorado: 4 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 2026 Toyota Tundra: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 2 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 2026 Chevrolet Colorado and the 2026 Toyota Tundra?
Where the 2026 Toyota Tundra wins: it lists 15 standard driver-assist features against 2, turns out 479 lb-ft of torque against 259, and carries 5 NHTSA overall stars against 4. Where the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (20 against 38 filed with NHTSA) and starts $8,860 lower ($32,400 against $41,260 base MSRP). What they share: a 3-year basic warranty, 36,000-mile basic coverage, and a 5-year powertrain warranty.