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Chevrolet Colorado MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 25 MPG combined in 2016–2018, the diesel Colorado 2WD. Its weakest year peaked at 20 MPG (2007–2009 and 2025).

Chevrolet Colorado: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 2004–20261015202530MPG200720232004201020152020202625 MPG peaklowest peak 20Chevrolet Colorado: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year1015202530MPG20042006200820102012201620182020202220242026peak 25
lowest to best versionbest versionmedian of its classengine list turned over
714.3 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the Colorado 2WD. Put it next to its 2004 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Chevrolet Colorado has EPA ratings for 21 model years, 2004–2026, most often among small pickup trucks. In 2016 even its most efficient version shared the lowest rating of 15 special purpose vehicles; it sat in its class's bottom five in seven model years. Its best version ranked third (tied) of 20 standard pickup trucks in 2006, behind the class leader, the Ford Ranger, and it placed in its class top five in four model years.

Averaged over 2004–2008, the best version of the Colorado placed fifth of 19 among standard pickup trucks rated at least three years in that span. From 2015 to 2016 its top rating climbed 3 MPG, one of the five biggest one-year rises among pickups.

Among 12 standard pickup trucks, 2026

The Colorado placed eighth (tied). The class leader was the Chevrolet Silverado at 25 MPG. The next higher rating, 22 MPG, is shared by two nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 12 standard pickup trucks rated for 20261820222426Colorado 21median 22SilveradoBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 12 standard pickup trucks rated for 20261820222426Colorado 21median 22

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2007

    New: 2.9-liter 4-cylinder, 3.7-liter 5-cylinder. Best rating 21 → 20 MPG.

  • 2023

    New: 2.7-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 23 → 22 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 2004–2012 and 2015–2026.

  • Diesel

    Rated in 2016–2022.

All 21 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2026Colorado 2WD2119 / 24165
2025Colorado 2WD2019 / 23165
2024Colorado 2WD2220 / 24167
2023Colorado 2WD2220 / 25166
2020–2022Colorado 2WD diesel2320 / 30178
2019Colorado 2WD diesel2320 / 301510
2017–2018Colorado 2WD diesel2522 / 301510
2016Colorado 2WD diesel2522 / 30168
2015Colorado 2WD2220 / 26166
2010–2012Colorado 2WD2118 / 251616
2009Colorado 2WD2018 / 241616
2007–2008Colorado 2WD2018 / 241512
2006Colorado 2WD2118 / 251716
2004–2005Colorado 2WD2118 / 241714

Version names in the EPA list: Colorado 2WD, Colorado 4WD, Colorado Cab Chassis 2WD, Colorado Cab Chassis inc 2WD, Colorado Cab Chassis inc 4WD, Colorado Crew Cab 2WD, Colorado Crew Cab 4WD, Colorado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD, Colorado ZR2 4WD, Colorado ZR2 Bison 4WD.

Same class, 2026

Chevrolet Silverado25 MPGToyota Tundra22 MPGHonda Ridgeline21 MPGJeep Gladiator19 MPG

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