With midsize pickup trucks becoming more and more popular over the years, there is always fierce competition to be found. Toyota, Chevy, Ford, and Nissan have been battling for years for the title of the best midsize truck with the Tacoma, Colorado, Ranger, and Frontier, respectively.

When it comes to what makes the best pickup truck, there are many contributing factors, arguably more factors than in the larger full-size pickup truck segment. Midsize pickup truck owners want good power, maneuverability, payload capacity, towing capacity, toughness, good value for the money, solid fuel economy, and in more recent years, size.

The days of the compact Chevy S10 are over, and many consumers are looking for midsize trucks with midsize fuel economy and maneuverability but with a larger body. With all of the recent specs of the redesigned Chevy Colorado being released, many people are wondering if the Chevy Colorado is bigger than the best-selling Toyota Tacoma.

Which of these two midsize trucks is bigger?

The Toyota Tacoma and the Chevy Colorado are both bigger than usual regarding the typical midsize truck segment. Still, the Chevy Colorado is bigger than the Toyota Tacoma in some aspects, giving consumers a little more value for their money in terms of size.

According to Motor Trend, the Chevy Colorado features a length of 213.2 inches, which is a full foot shorter than the Toyota Tacoma’s maximum length of 225.5 inches. However, the Colorado is much wider at 84.4 inches wide, compared to the Tacoma’s 75.2-inch width. The Chevy Colorado sits much higher than the Tacoma as well, at 81.9 inches tall, compared to the Tacoma’s 71.6-inch height. The Colorado has a shorter wheelbase than the Tacoma, too, at 131.4 inches, compared to the Tacoma’s 140.6-inch wheelbase.

The Toyota Tacoma might be a little longer than the Colorado, but the Colorado’s width and height make up for the difference. Additionally, with the Colorado’s shorter body and wheelbase, drivers should have a better time maneuvering the Colorado in tight spaces, which is a big factor in a midsize truck purchase.

Chevy Colorado vs. Toyota Tacoma

While size isn’t everything with midsize pickup trucks, it is a significant factor. The new redesigned Chevy Colorado is an exciting-looking truck that brings a lot to the table. In terms of power, the Colorado is the better choice over the Toyota Tacoma. The Colorado offers a redesigned powertrain, producing up to 310 horsepower compared to the Tacoma’s 278 horsepower.

The Chevy Colorado also offers better towing, with up to 7,700 lbs, compared to the maximum towing capacity of the Tacoma, which is 6,800 lbs.

The Chevy Colorado is shaping up to be a more powerful, next-generation midsize pickup truck that offers a bigger truck’s size and carrying capacity in a more maneuverable body.