2025 Toyota Tacoma vs. the competition

The Toyota Tacoma is America's most popular mid-size pickup because it offers a unique blend of capability, comfort and reliability. Another significant advantage of the beloved “Taco” is its strength when you’re going off-road. If you're considering a new 2025 Tacoma when it becomes available but wonder how it compares to competitors like the Ford Ranger and the Chevy Colorado, we're ready to help. Here's a comparison of how these three trucks stack up and why you'll be much better off with a new Tacoma from Avondale Toyota in Avondale AZ.

A comparison of engines and performance

The new Toyota Tacoma gives Phoenix drivers a power advantage over other mid-size trucks. The i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain can generate 326 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque. That puts the Tacoma ahead of the Chevy Colorado with a TurboMax™ four-cylinder engine that generates 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque. What’s more, the Tacoma outperforms the Ford Ranger’s EcoBoost® V6 with 315 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque.

The Tacoma also meets or beats its rivals when it comes to fuel efficiency. With 26 MPG, the Tacoma can save you more at the pump than the Chevy Colorado with 25 MPG and it matches the Ford Ranger at 26 MPG on Tempe highways.

A comparison of towing and payload

The Tacoma allows you to haul heavy loads around Tempe with a maximum hauling capacity of 1,709 pounds. The Chevy Colorado's payload rating reaches only 1,500 pounds, while 4x4 Ford Ranger models have an almost identical rating of 1,711 pounds. When it comes to towing, the Tacoma can pull 6,500 pounds. The Chevy Colorado's available towing capacity is 7,700 pounds, but models like the ZR2 can only tow 6,000 pounds. The Ford Ranger tops out at 7,500 pounds, but the Raptor version comes in at just 5,000 pounds.

A comparison of off-road capability

The Tacoma really shines when it's time to hit the trails. It offers multiple off-road models including the TRD Pro and the terrain-conquering Trailhunter trim. The comparable Chevy Colorado is the ZR2 while the Ford Ranger offers the off-road Raptor. The Tacoma gives you more ground clearance at a full 11 inches while the Colorado ZR2 and the Ranger Raptor offer only 10.7 inches of ground clearance.

Tacoma has a 33.8-degree approach angle which is better than the Ford Ranger at only 33 degrees. The Tacoma also has a 25.7-degree departure angle which surpasses the Chevy Colorado at 25.1 degrees. The new Toyota Tacoma gives you exclusive off-roading features tha rivals don’t offer, including high-clearance trail exhaust and an Old Man Emu® suspension system. The Tacoma suspension has 2.5-inch forged monotube shocks and gives you outstanding load-carrying stability.

A comparison of technology

The Toyota Tacoma gives you access to a large 14-inch multimedia touchscreen that’s bigger than both both competitors. The Chevy Colorado has a touchscreen that measures only 11.3 inches while the Ford Ranger offers center displays between 10 and 12 inches. The Ford Ranger comes with a Bang & Olufsen® premium audio system and the Tacoma has a similar JBL® system – both with 10 speakers. You have to buy a special package to get the Bose® sound system with the Chevy Colorado. Off-roaders from Glendale and Peoria AZ will be alerted to potential obstacles with the Tacoma's exclusive 3D Multi-Terrain Monitor.

Explore the Tacoma possibilities at our dealership

At Avondale Toyota, we have a massive selection of new 2024 Toyota Tacoma mid-size pickups, far more than you'll find at just about any other local dealer. It’s important to note that the 2025 Tacoma won't offer any significant changes over the current model so there's a lot to be said for test driving the new 2024 Tacoma right now at Avondale Toyota in Avondale, AZ.