Chevrolet Colorado vs Toyota Tundra
The Chevrolet Colorado is more fuel-efficient at 25 MPG combined, against 16 MPG for the Toyota Tundra. At EPA assumptions that is about $350 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Colorado | Toyota Tundra | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 249 | 156 |
| Most reported problem | Drivetrain & axles | Electrical system |
| Crashes and fires | 3 and 6 | 7 and 3 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 14,000 miles | 7,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 8 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 25 MPG | 16 MPG |
| City and highway | 22 and 30 | 15 and 19 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,850 | $4,200 |
| NHTSA overall safety |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 249 complaints for the Chevrolet Colorado and 156 for the Toyota Tundra. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
NHTSA's overall safety ratings: 4 stars for the Chevrolet Colorado, 4 stars for the Toyota Tundra.
Safety recalls on file: 1 for the Chevrolet Colorado, 8 for the Toyota Tundra.