Measurements
Cargo dimensions.
| Length | Width | Height | Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats up | 62" | 44" | 20" | 41.7 cu ft |
| Seats folded | 62" | 44" | 20" | 41.7 cu ft |
| Opening | – | 44" | 20" | – |
What fits
What fits in a Chevrolet Colorado?
Queen Mattress
Fits with tailgate down; 60" width sits on bed walls
Mountain Bike
Fits upright in the bed
Sheet of Plywood (4×8)
With tailgate down; overhangs
Kayak (10 ft)
With tailgate down and flag; bed extender helps
Measure smart
What to measure.
Four numbers decide nearly every fit check. Get these right and the rest follows.
- 01The opening width and height of the trunk or liftgate, not just the total volume, since the opening is what an item has to pass through.
- 02The load-floor length behind the rear seats, then again with the seats folded.
- 03The height available under the roofline or parcel shelf, measured at the lowest point.
- 04Your item at its widest point, including feet, handles, and packaging.
Don't make these
Common mistakes.
Most “it didn't fit” stories trace back to one of these oversights.
- ⚠Trusting the cubic-foot figure and assuming a wide item will fit, when the opening is narrower than the item.
- ⚠Measuring the cargo floor but forgetting the roofline tapers toward the opening.
- ⚠Ignoring that a full-size spare, subwoofer, or hybrid battery eats into the quoted volume.
- ⚠Folding only one seat when the long item needs the full flat load floor.
Frequently asked
Questions we keep getting.
What are the Colorado bed sizes?
The Colorado comes in two bed lengths: 5'2" (62") with the Crew Cab and 6'2" (74") with the Extended Cab. Width between wheel wells is about 44" — wider than the Tacoma and Frontier.
01Colorado vs. Tacoma bed comparison?
The Colorado has a slightly wider bed (44" vs. 42" between wheel wells) and a slightly longer short bed (62" vs. 61"). The Tacoma offers a 6' long bed option. Both are very capable midsize trucks.
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