Comparison Test: Midsize Pickups
 

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     Pricing:

Car Reviewed:

Version:

Base Price (MSRP):

Total Price (MSRP):

Total CarsDirect Price:

Chevrolet Colorado 3LT $26,145 $29,040 $24,643

Chevrolet Colorado

2007 3LT

$25,220

$28,314

$27,086

Dodge Dakota

SLT V6

$26,295

$30,520

$24,547

Dodge Dakota

SLT V8

$27,040

$31,380

$25,278

Ford Sport Trac

2007 XLT V6

$26,740

$30,220

$28,290

Ford Sport Trac

2007 XLT V8

$27,940

$31,170

$29,181

Honda Ridgeline

2007 RTS

$30,275

$30,870

$28,361

Nissan Frontier

LE

$27,000

$30,755

$26,809

Toyota Tacoma

Long Bed

$25,815

$30,054

$27,453

   

    Powertrain:

Car Reviewed:

Engine:

Horsepower:

Torque:

Transmission:

Chevrolet Colorado

3.5-liter I5

220

225 lb-ft

4-speed automatic

Chevrolet Colorado

3.7-liter I5

242

242 lb-ft

4-speed automatic

Dodge Dakota

3.7-liter V6

210

235 lb-ft

4-speed automatic

Dodge Dakota

4.7-liter V8

230

290 lb-ft

5-speed automatic

Ford Sport Trac

4.0-liter V6

210

254 lb-ft

5-speed automatic

Ford Sport Trac

4.6-liter V8

292

300 lb-ft

6-speed automatic

Honda Ridgeline

3.5-liter V6

247

245 lb-ft

5-speed automatic

Nissan Frontier

4.0-liter V6

265

284 lb-ft

5-speed automatic

Toyota Tacoma

4.0-liter V6

236

266 lb-ft

5-speed automatic

 

     EPA Fuel Economy:

Car Reviewed:

City:

Highway:

Overall:

2006 Chevrolet Colorado

17

22

19

2007 Chevrolet Colorado

16

22

18

Dodge Dakota V6

15

19

17

Dodge Dakota V8

15

20

17

Ford Sport Trac V6

15

20

17

Ford Sport Trac V8

14

20

16

Honda Ridgeline

16

21

18

Nissan Frontier

15

20

17

Toyota Tacoma

17

21

19

    

     Safety Ratings:

 

     Cargo Management:

Car Reviewed:

Payload Capacity:

Max. Towing Capacity:

Interior Cargo Volume:

Bed Length:

Chevrolet Colorado 1,338 lbs 4,000 lbs Not Published 61.1 in

Dodge Dakota

With V8

1,440 lbs 4,300 lbs

6,700 lbs

37.1 cu ft 64.9 in

Ford Sport Trac

With V8

1,400 lbs 5,140 lbs

6,640 lbs

44.4 cu ft

49.6 in

Honda Ridgeline

1,558 lbs 5,000 lbs 41.4 cu ft 60.0 in

Nissan Frontier

1,495 lbs 6,100 lbs 27.0 cu ft 59.5 in

Toyota Tacoma

1,315 lbs 6,500 lbs 43.1 cu ft 73.5 in

 

     Exterior Dimensions:

Car Reviewed:

Length:

Width:

Height:

Weight:

Chevrolet Colorado 207.1 in 68.6 in 67.9 in 4,062 lbs

Dodge Dakota

218.8 in 72.0 in 68.6 in 4,567 lbs

Ford Sport Trac

210.2 in 73.7 in 72.5 in 4,739 lbs

Honda Ridgeline

206.8 in 77.8 in 70.3 in 4,491 lbs

Nissan Frontier

205.5 in 72.8 in 73.9 in 4,451 lbs

Toyota Tacoma

221.3 in 74.6 in 70.1 in 4,135 lbs

    

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