Chevrolet Colorado MPG by Year
Here's the official EPA Chevrolet Colorado MPG for every engine and drivetrain from 2004 to 2026.
Colorado MPG by Year and Version
The EPA has rated 223 configurations of the Colorado across gas and diesel versions. Trucks come in a lot of engine and drivetrain combinations, so pick a year to narrow the list.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado 2WD | 2.7L 4-cyl | Auto 8-spd | RWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | View |
| Colorado 4WD | 2.7L 4-cyl | Auto 8-spd | 4WD | 17 | 22 | 19 | View |
| Colorado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD | 2.7L 4-cyl | Auto 8-spd | 4WD | 17 | 20 | 18 | View |
| Colorado ZR2 4WD | 2.7L 4-cyl | Auto 8-spd | 4WD | 17 | 17 | 17 | View |
| Colorado ZR2 Bison 4WD | 2.7L 4-cyl | Auto 8-spd | 4WD | 16 | 16 | 16 | View |
Colorado MPG Over the Years
Each bar shows the range of combined MPG across every Colorado configuration the EPA rated that year, from the thirstiest version to the most efficient. Hover or tap a year to see the numbers.
Years When Colorado Fuel Economy Changed
Most years look a lot like the one before. These are the years where the EPA numbers moved in a way that matters if you're shopping for a used Colorado.
- 2016: The top combined rating rises to 25 MPG, up from 22 MPG the year before.
How the Colorado Compares
The EPA rated 12 full-size pickups for 2026. The best Colorado version, at 21 MPG combined, ties for 8th with 2 other models of 12. Combined ratings in the class run from 19 to 25 MPG, with a median of 22. Plug-in hybrids and electric models are ranked separately.
| Rank | Model | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chevrolet Silverado | 25 MPG |
| 1 | GMC Sierra | 25 MPG |
| 3 | Ford F150 | 24 MPG |
| 4 | Ford Ranger | 23 MPG |
| 4 | Toyota Tacoma | 23 MPG |
| 8 | Chevrolet Colorado | 21 MPG |
What Does a Colorado Cost to Fuel?
Pick a Colorado, then enter your gas price and how much you drive. The math uses the EPA city and highway ratings, weighted by how much of your driving happens in each.
Colorado MPG Questions
Which Colorado year gets the best gas mileage?
The 2016 to 2018 Colorado 2WD holds the top EPA rating at 25 MPG combined (22 city, 30 highway). Among 2026 models, the Colorado 2WD is rated at 21 MPG combined.
Does four-wheel drive hurt Colorado fuel economy?
A little. On the 2026 Colorado, the best rear-wheel drive version is rated at 21 MPG combined and the best four-wheel drive version at 19 MPG.
Why doesn't my Colorado match the EPA numbers?
EPA tests assume about 300 pounds of passengers and cargo, flat roads and no trailer, and four-wheel-drive trucks are tested in two-wheel drive. Towing, hauling, hills, idling, speed, cold weather and tire pressure all pull real-world numbers down. Use the ratings to compare one truck with another, and track your own with the MPG calculator.
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Where These Numbers Come From
Every figure on this page comes from the U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset on fueleconomy.gov, pulled together by Cedrick Reese. The file lists 223 ratings for the Chevrolet Colorado from 2004 to 2026. Each row in the table links to the matching EPA vehicle record, so you can check any figure against the source. Ratings from before 2008 use the EPA's revised estimates, which put older vehicles on the same scale as newer ones. The page is rebuilt whenever the EPA publishes an updated file, which picks up new model years and any rating corrections. The cost calculator uses the gas price you enter rather than a national average, so the result fits where you live.
Ratings on this page come from the EPA file downloaded on October 1, 2026.
Sources
- Download Fuel Economy Data, fueleconomy.gov, U.S. DOE and EPA
- Vehicle data field definitions, including the revised 1984-2007 estimates, fueleconomy.gov
- Factors that affect fuel economy, fueleconomy.gov