Toyota Tacoma vs Chevrolet Colorado: towing
For 2026, the Chevrolet Colorado has the higher printed conventional maximum, by 1,200 lb. Across 18 model years where both are cited, the Toyota Tacoma led 6 times, the Chevrolet Colorado 12 times.
Every figure is a printed manufacturer chart value for its own model year. Maximums need specific equipment; the same-setup table is the fairer comparison.
2026: same cab, same drivetrain
2026 is the newest year with substantial chart coverage for both trucks. Best printed conventional rating for each body style; “No row” means the transcribed chart has none for that setup. Extended cab groups SuperCab, Double Cab, Quad Cab, King Cab and Access Cab; crew groups SuperCrew, CrewMax and Mega Cab.
| Setup | Toyota Tacoma | Chevrolet Colorado | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extended cab 2WD | 6,500 lb i-FORCE 2.4L turbo 4-cylinder, XtraCab, Non-SR grades (SR shown separately) | No row | — |
| Extended cab 4WD | 6,500 lb i-FORCE 2.4L turbo 4-cylinder, XtraCab, Non-SR grades (SR shown separately) | No row | — |
| Crew cab 2WD | No row | 7,700 lb 2.7L TurboMax, Crew Cab, 3.42 axle, Trailering Package | — |
| Crew cab 4WD | No row | 7,700 lb 2.7L TurboMax, Crew Cab, 3.42 axle, Trailering Package and limited-slip differential | — |
2026 rating ranges
| Hitch | Toyota Tacoma | Chevrolet Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 3,500–6,500 lb | 6,000–7,700 lb |
2026 Toyota Tacoma by engine
- i-FORCE 2.4L turbo 4-cylinder3,500–6,500 lb
- i-FORCE MAX 2.4L turbo hybrid6,000 lb
Source: Toyota, 2026 Tacoma U.S. Product Information
2026 Chevrolet Colorado by engine
- 2.7L TurboMax6,000–7,700 lb
Year by year
Highest cited conventional rating for each model year. A blank means that year is not cited or the model was not sold, never zero.
| Year | Toyota Tacoma | Chevrolet Colorado | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6,500 lb | 7,700 lb | Colorado |
| 2025 | 6,500 lb | 7,700 lb | Colorado |
| 2024 | 6,500 lb | 7,700 lb | Colorado |
| 2023 | 6,800 lb | 7,700 lb | Colorado |
| 2022 | 6,800 lb | 7,700 lb | Colorado |
| 2021 | 6,800 lb | 7,700 lb | Colorado |
| 2020 | 6,800 lb | 7,700 lb | Colorado |
| 2019 | 6,800 lb | 7,700 lb | Colorado |
| 2018 | 6,800 lb | 7,700 lb | Colorado |
| 2017 | 6,800 lb | 7,700 lb | Colorado |
| 2016 | 6,800 lb | 7,700 lb | Colorado |
| 2015 | 6,500 lb | 7,000 lb | Colorado |
| 2014 | 6,500 lb | — | |
| 2013 | 6,500 lb | — | |
| 2012 | 6,500 lb | 6,000 lb | Tacoma |
| 2011 | 6,500 lb | 6,000 lb | Tacoma |
| 2010 | 6,500 lb | 6,000 lb | Tacoma |
| 2009 | 6,500 lb | — | |
| 2008 | 6,500 lb | — | |
| 2007 | 6,500 lb | 4,000 lb | Tacoma |
| 2006 | 6,500 lb | 4,000 lb | Tacoma |
| 2005 | 6,500 lb | 4,000 lb | Tacoma |
| 2004 | 5,000 lb | — | |
| 2003 | 5,000 lb | — | |
| 2002 | 5,000 lb | — | |
| 2001 | 5,000 lb | — | |
| 2000 | 5,000 lb | — |