Chevrolet Colorado vs Jeep Gladiator: Specs Compared
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The Chevrolet Colorado is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 25 mpg combined versus 24 mpg for the Jeep Gladiator, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $450 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the Chevrolet Colorado leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2026
Chevrolet Colorado
Small Pickup Trucks 4WD · 91 configurations
2021–2027
Jeep Gladiator
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD · 17 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Chevrolet Colorado | Jeep Gladiator |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 25 mpg ✓ | 24 mpg |
| Best city MPG | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| Best highway MPG | 30 mpg ✓ | 28 mpg |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $2,800 ✓ | $3,250 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 396 g/mi ✓ | 423 g/mi |
| Engines offered | SIDI, SIDI; Late Model Year, SIDI; Stop-Start, 2.8 | 3.6, 3.0 |
| Transmissions | Automatic 8-spd, Automatic 6-spd, Manual 6-spd | Automatic 8-spd, Manual 6-spd |
| Drivetrains | 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular, Diesel | Regular, Diesel |
| EPA class | Small Pickup Trucks 4WD | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2026 | 2021–2027 |
| Configurations on record | 91 | 17 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Chevrolet Colorado vs Jeep Gladiator dimensions and size
The Jeep Gladiator is 3.9 inches longer than the Chevrolet Colorado on a wheelbase 5.9 inches longer, and 35.3 lbs heavier. At over 200 inches, the larger of the two is past the comfortable limit of a standard 192-inch single garage bay once you allow walking room.
| Dimension | Chevrolet Colorado (2026) | Jeep Gladiator (2026) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 213 in | 216.9 in | 3.9 in |
| Width (excl. mirrors) | 74.8 in | 74 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 70.9 in | 73.6 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 131.5 in | 137.4 in | 5.9 in |
| Curb weight | 4,716 lbs | 4,751 lbs | 35 lbs |
Width excludes mirrors; add 8–12 inches for mirrors out. Figures are for the newest model year on record for each vehicle. See both drawn to scale.
Chevrolet Colorado vs Jeep Gladiator: what the numbers mean
Running cost over five years: at the EPA's 15,000-mile-a-year assumption the Chevrolet Colorado burns about $2,800 of fuel annually against $3,250 for the Jeep Gladiator. That $450 yearly gap compounds to roughly $2,250 over five years and $3,600 over eight — often more than the price difference between two trims of the same vehicle, and the single largest running-cost line item separating these two.
City versus highway split: the Jeep Gladiator is the stronger commuter at 22 mpg city, while the Chevrolet Colorado pulls ahead on the interstate at 30 mpg highway. If most of your driving is stop-and-go traffic the city figure is the one to weigh; for long-distance highway mileage the reverse is true, and the two vehicles effectively swap places depending on how you drive.
Powertrain choice: the Chevrolet Colorado is recorded with 4 distinct engine configurations (SIDI, SIDI; Late Model Year, SIDI; Stop-Start), the Jeep Gladiator with 2 (3.6, 3.0). Across 91 recorded Chevrolet Colorado configurations and 17 for the Jeep Gladiator, the wider the engine spread the more the real-world fuel efficiency depends on which version you actually buy, so check the specific model year and drivetrain rather than the headline number.
Drivetrain and class: the Chevrolet Colorado is offered with 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive, the Jeep Gladiator with 4-Wheel Drive. All-wheel drive typically costs one to two mpg combined against the same vehicle in front- or rear-wheel drive, which is worth remembering when the gap between these two is small. The EPA classes them as Small Pickup Trucks 4WD and Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD respectively — the class drives the interior volume, cargo space and passenger space each one is measured against.
Tailpipe emissions: at their cleanest configurations the Chevrolet Colorado emits 396 g/mile of CO2 versus 423 g/mile for the Jeep Gladiator. Emissions track fuel consumption almost exactly, so the cleaner vehicle here is also the cheaper one to fuel.
Colorado vs Gladiator: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Chevrolet Colorado or the Jeep Gladiator?
The Chevrolet Colorado is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 25 mpg combined versus 24 mpg for the Jeep Gladiator, a 1 mpg advantage and costs about $450 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Chevrolet Colorado runs about $2,800 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,250 for the Jeep Gladiator — a difference of roughly $450 per year.
What engines do the Colorado and Gladiator offer?
Chevrolet Colorado: SIDI, SIDI; Late Model Year, SIDI; Stop-Start, 2.8. Jeep Gladiator: 3.6, 3.0.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
The EPA classifies the Chevrolet Colorado as Small Pickup Trucks 4WD and the Jeep Gladiator as Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.
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