2016 Chevrolet Colorado fuel economy
The EPA lists 8 versions of the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado. Combined fuel economy ranges from 16 to 25 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 22 city / 30 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 16 to 25 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 22 and 30 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $3,850 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado 2WD Automatic 6-spd | 4-cyl 2.8L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 | 30 | 25 MPG | $3,850 |
| Colorado 4WD Automatic 6-spd | 4-cyl 2.8L | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 MPG | $4,150 |
| Colorado 2WD Manual 6-spd | 4-cyl 2.5L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 22 MPG | $3,050 |
| Colorado 2WD Automatic 6-spd | 4-cyl 2.5L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG | $3,050 |
| Colorado 2WD Automatic 6-spd | 6-cyl 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
| Colorado 4WD Automatic 6-spd | 4-cyl 2.5L | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG | $3,200 |
| Colorado 4WD Automatic 6-spd | 6-cyl 3.6L | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 MPG | $3,350 |
| Colorado Cab Chassis 2WD Automatic 6-spd | 6-cyl 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 17 | 16 MPG | $4,200 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $3,850 per year in fuel, versus $4,200 for the least efficient.