2016 Chevrolet Colorado
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado is sold in the U.S. with diesel and gasoline power. The EPA lists 8 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 16 to 25 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950 to $4,100 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD |
| Fuel type(s) | Diesel, Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 16-25 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 25 / 16 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $2,950-$4,100 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 400-555 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 6-6 / 10 |
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 stars |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2016 Colorado costs about $2,950 to $4,100 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,406. Over five years that is about $17,031 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this Colorado configuration spends about $7,250 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of small pickup trucks 2wd in this dataset is about 21 MPG. The Colorado sits roughly 1 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado 2WD | 2.8L 4-cyl turbo | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Diesel | 25 MPG | $3,750 |
| Colorado 4WD | 2.8L 4-cyl turbo | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Diesel | 23 MPG | $4,100 |
| Colorado 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Manual | Gasoline | 22 MPG | $2,950 |
| Colorado 2WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 22 MPG | $2,950 |
| Colorado 2WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 21 MPG | $3,100 |
| Colorado 4WD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 21 MPG | $3,100 |
| Colorado 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 20 MPG | $3,250 |
| Colorado Cab Chassis 2WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 16 MPG | $4,050 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2016 Colorado records tailpipe CO₂ of 400-555 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 6-6 out of 10, a 4-star NHTSA overall crash rating. The EPA classifies it as small pickup trucks 2wd.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.