2022 Toyota Tacoma vs 2022 Chevrolet Colorado
Side-by-side EPA, NHTSA, and recall data. Winners highlighted in green when one car clearly leads.
- Best EPA combined MPG goes to the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado at 22 MPG.
- Best highway MPG goes to the 2022 Chevrolet Colorado at 25 MPG.
- Best rollover safety (4 stars) is the 2022 Toyota Tacoma.
Car 1 2022 Toyota Tacoma | Car 2 2022 Chevrolet Colorado | |
|---|---|---|
Engine & efficiency | ||
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 |
| Displacement | 3.5L | 2.5L |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel type | Regular Gasoline | Regular Gasoline |
EPA fuel economy | ||
| City MPG | 19 | 19 |
| Highway MPG | 24 | 25 |
| Combined MPG | 21 | 22 |
| Annual fuel cost (EPA) | $3200 | $3050 |
| CO2 tailpipe | 431g/mi | 413g/mi |
NHTSA safety ratings | ||
| Overall | 4/ 5 | 4/ 5 |
| Frontal crash | 4/ 5 | 4/ 5 |
| Side crash | 5/ 5 | 5/ 5 |
| Rollover | 4/ 5 | 3/ 5 |
| Stability control | Standard | Standard |
Recalls, complaints, investigations | ||
| Recalls (NHTSA) | 3 | 1 |
| Complaints filed | 55 | 41 |
| Open investigations | 0 | 0 |
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSGulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022 4Runner, Tacoma, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification labels may not be permanent and can fade, becoming illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHORToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. One or more of the individual welds in the upper child seat anchors may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage System."
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLYToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturer (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. The axle shaft sub-assembly may separate from the axle housing due to debris causing improperly secured fasteners.
- SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERSGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado vehicles equipped with a manual passenger seat. The front passenger seat may have a hook attachment that was not properly welded, allowing it to separate from the inboard track of the seat frame.
Sources: US DOT NHTSA (api.nhtsa.gov) for safety ratings, recalls, and complaints. US EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov for engine, fuel economy, and emissions data. Both are free public datasets, updated by the federal agencies that own them.
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