Comparison tool
Two vehicles, one set of assumptions
Pick up to four exact EPA configurations. All get the same mileage, driving mix, and energy prices — so the difference you see is the vehicles, not the assumptions. Gasoline and electricity are always priced separately; MPGe is never treated as MPG.
Vehicle A
or pick step by step
Selected: 2026 Toyota Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner 2WD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic with select shift · RWD · details
Vehicle B
or pick step by step
Selected: 2026 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD · 2.7L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic · RWD · details
Shared assumptions — applied to both vehicles
mi/year
Driving mix55% city / 45% highway
$/gal
At these assumptions, the 2026 Toyota Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner 2WD costs $17.22 less per month ($207/year, $1,035 over five years) than the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD. This is the measured energy-cost difference only — not a statement that either vehicle is better.
2026 Toyota Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner 2WD2026 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD
Per month
Per year
5 years
| Measure | 2026 Toyota Tacoma SR5/Sport/PreRunner 2WD | 2026 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD | Difference (A − B) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost per month | $178.34 | $195.56 | -$17.22 |
| Cost per year | $2,140 | $2,347 | -$207 |
| Cost over 5 years | $10,700 | $11,735 | -$1,035 |
| Cost per mile | 17.8¢/mi | 19.6¢/mi | -1.8¢ |
| Annual energy used | 522 gal | 572.4 gal | different units listed separately |
| EPA efficiency | 23 MPG combined | 21 MPG combined | — |