2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Diesel Small Pickup Trucks 4WD4-Wheel Drive
City
20
MPG
Highway
28
MPG
Combined
23
MPG
Real-World MPG
Based on 2 owner reports via EPA fueleconomy.gov
24.9MPG average+8.5% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 23 MPG · Owner reported avg: 24.9 MPG
Range: 24–26 MPG
Driving mix: City 24% / Highway 76%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 24.9 real world MPG based on 2 owner reports. EPA combined rating is 23 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic 6-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
20
Hwy
28
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $3,700/yr
Automatic 6-spd
Regular
City
19
Hwy
24
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Automatic 6-spd
Regular
City
17
Hwy
24
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic 6-spd | Diesel Diesel | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,700 |
| Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,400 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,700
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-6,500
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 4/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 447 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 15.5 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 3.6L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 6-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- 4WD
- Body Style
- Pickup Truck
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2.8L, 4-cylinder
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
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