The Battle of the Compact Pickup Trucks
In 2018, there is a vast selection of vehicles to choice from. There is everything from luxury sports cars to full size SUVs and everything in between. In this article, I'm going to go over 2 of the top compact pickup trucks on the market today and give you the necessary information to decide which compact pickup truck is the right vehicle for you.
Technological and Safety Features
The Tacoma and the Colorado both come with a variety of safety features and technological features. The Tacoma comes with lane departure warning, front tow hooks, brake assist, daytime running lights, electronic stability control, traction control, a front row side air bag, a rear head air bag, a passenger air bag, a driver air bag, a front row head air bag, a passenger air bag on/off switch, an MP3 player, air conditioning, an AM/FM stereo, a wireless cell phone hookup, an auxiliary audio input, a CD player, power mirrors, an alarm system, a back-up camera, power steering, power door locks, an adjustable steering wheel, intermittent wipers, keyless entry, auto-off headlights, adaptive cruise control, steering wheel controls, a vehicle anti-theft system, a tire pressure monitoring system and power windows. The Colorado comes with daytime running lights, traction control, electronic stability control, a passenger air bag, a front row side air bag, a driver air bag, a front row head airbag, a rear head air bag, a wireless cell phone hookup, an MP3 player, smart device integration, air conditioning, auxiliary audio input, an AM/FM stereo, a tire pressure monitoring system, power door locks, a vehicle anti-theft system, a back-up camera, a passenger vanity mirror, an adjustable steering wheel, power windows and auto-off headlights.
The 2018 Colorado's Interior vs the 2018 Tacoma's Interior
Both the Colorado's interior and the Tacoma's interior are well-built and have a nice design to them. However, there are still many differences between the interiors of the 2. First off, the Colorado has seating for 2 and the Tacoma has seating for 4. The dimensions of the Colorado's interior are 45 cubic inches of front leg room, 41.4 cubic inches of front head room, 55 cubic inches of front hip room and 57.5 cubic inches of front shoulder room. The dimensions of the Tacoma are 57.2 cubic inches of front hip room, 45 cubic inches of front leg room, 39.7 cubic inches of front head room, 58.3 cubic inches of front shoulder room, 56.5 cubic inches of second row shoulder room, 24.6 cubic inches of second row leg room, 51.7 cubic inches of second row hip room and 34.9 cubic inches of second row head room. When it comes to the length of the trucks beds, the Colorado's bed is 61.2 inches in length and the Tacoma's is 60 inches in length. This means that the Tacoma has more interior space than the Colorado, but a slightly shorter bed and less room to transport large objects.
The 2018 Tacoma's Engine vs the 2018 Colorado's Engine
The 2018 Toyota Tacoma comes with a 2.7 L 4-cylinder engine, has 159 horsepower @ 5200 rpm, gets an estimated 20 mpg city and an estimated 23 mpg highway. The 2018 Chevrolet Colorado comes with 2.5 L 4-cylinder engine, has 200 horsepower @ 6300 rpm, gets an estimate 20 mpg city and an estimated 26 mpg highway.
Towing Capacity
One of the most important aspects of a truck is how much weight it is able to tow. The amount of weight a truck is able to tow will affect its overall performance and effectiveness. With that being said, the 2018 Colorado has a huge advantage over the 2018 Tacoma in the towing department. The 2018 Colorado has a maximum towing capacity of 7,000 pounds and the 2018 Tacoma has a maximum towing capacity of only 3,500 pounds. This gives the 2018 Colorado a 2 to 1 edge over the 2018 Tacoma!
Which Compact Pickup Truck Is the Better Option?
Over the course of this article, I have talked about 2 of the top compact pickup trucks on the market today. I have talked about their interiors, engines, towing capacities, safety features and technological features. With that being said, the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado is the better of the 2 compact pickup trucks. The reason I say this is because even though to 2018 Toyota Tacoma does have more interior room, it has a smaller bed and a much lower towing capacity. If you would like to purchase a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado, then visit us at Courtesy Chevrolet in Phoenix Arizona. Courtesy Chevrolet, in Phoenix Arizona, has been serving Phoenix Glendale Tempe Scottsdale for numerous years and will keep serving Phoenix Glendale Tempe Scottsdale for a long time.