2026 Chevrolet Colorado Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
2016–2026 model years91 variantsUp to 25 MPG combined
Chevrolet Colorado maintenance schedule by model year
Verified year-by-year intervals for 2020–2023 are listed on the Chevrolet Colorado maintenance schedule, where you can switch model year in the table.
2026 Chevrolet Colorado Specs at a Glance
The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado gets 21 mpg combined on the 2.7L Rear-Wheel Drive configuration, tows up to 7,700 lbs, weighs 5,298 lbs, measures 213 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 16 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 21 mpg (19 city / 24 hwy)
- Best configuration: 2.7L · Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic 8-spd · other 2026 trims rate 16–21 mpg combined
- Engine
- 2.7L 4-cyl
- 2.7L · Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic 8-spd
- Max towing
- 7,700 lbs
- Maximum when properly equipped
- Curb weight
- 5,298 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: COLORADO CREWCAB 4WD ZR2
- Length
- 213 in · 76.4 in wide · 74 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 131.5 in
- Fuel tank
- 21 gal
- NHTSA overall
- 4-star (2024)
2026 Chevrolet Colorado trims and MPG
| Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 20 | 18 |
| Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22 | 19 |
| Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 |
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View details →Chevrolet Colorado — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 20 | 18 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2026 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 17 | 17 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2026 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22 | 19 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2026 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 16 | 16 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2026 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 16 | 16 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 17 | 17 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 20 | 18 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 21 | 19 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 23 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 24 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 20 | 18 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 23 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 22 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 17 | 17 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 16 | 16 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 23 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 25 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 23 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 19 | 18 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 21 | 19 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 16 | 16 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 25 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L | 4 · 2.8L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 22 | 19 | Diesel |
| 2022 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L | 4 · 2.8L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 22 | Diesel |
| 2022 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L | 4 · 2.8L | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 30 | 23 | Diesel |
| 2022 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 18 | 17 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 19 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 25 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L | 4 · 2.8L | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 30 | 23 | Diesel |
| 2021 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L | 4 · 2.8L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 22 | 19 | Diesel |
| 2021 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L | 4 · 2.8L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 22 | Diesel |
| 2021 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 19 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 18 | 17 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L | 4 · 2.8L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 22 | 19 | Diesel |
| 2020 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L | 4 · 2.8L | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 30 | 23 | Diesel |
| 2020 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L | 4 · 2.8L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 22 | Diesel |
| 2020 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 18 | 17 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 19 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L | 4 · 2.8L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 22 | Diesel |
| 2019 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L | 4 · 2.8L | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 30 | 23 | Diesel |
| 2019 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L | 4 · 2.8L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 22 | 19 | Diesel |
| 2019 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 15 | 15 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 19 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 18 | 17 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L | 4 · 2.8L | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 | 30 | 25 | Diesel |
| 2018 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L | 4 · 2.8L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 22 | 20 | Diesel |
| 2018 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L | 4 · 2.8L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | Diesel |
| 2018 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 18 | 17 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 19 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 15 | 15 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L | 4 · 2.8L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 22 | 20 | Diesel |
| 2017 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L | 4 · 2.8L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | Diesel |
| 2017 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L | 4 · 2.8L | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 | 30 | 25 | Diesel |
| 2017 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 19 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 15 | 15 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 18 | 17 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L | 4 · 2.8L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | Diesel |
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Chevrolet Colorado — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado?
The Chevrolet Colorado is EPA-rated at up to 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway), a historical peak recorded on the 2018 model year.
What is the towing capacity of the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado?
When properly equipped, the Chevrolet Colorado tows up to 7,700 lbs (Diesel or 2.7L turbo with Trailering Package).
What engine does the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado have?
The Chevrolet Colorado uses a 2.7L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic 8-spd transmission.
What years of the Chevrolet Colorado are covered here?
This page documents 80 verified Chevrolet Colorado configurations across model years 2016–2026.
Which model year of the Chevrolet Colorado is the most fuel efficient?
The 2018 Chevrolet Colorado holds the highest combined rating at 25 MPG; the 2025 sits lowest at 20 MPG, a difference of 5 MPG (about 25%) across the 11 rated years on file.
How many engine options does the Chevrolet Colorado have?
The records list 4 distinct displacements for the Chevrolet Colorado — 2.5L, 2.7L, 2.8L, 3.6L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.
Is the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
The Chevrolet Colorado appears in 2 drivetrain layouts across the years documented here — 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive — with the latest 2026 record on 4-Wheel Drive.