Diesel and petrol · 2004–2026
Chevrolet Colorado
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Chevrolet Colorado. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 13.1 L/100km: 22 mpg UK, 18 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 13.1 L/100km
- 2026 official
- UK mpg
- 22 mpg
- US mpg
- 18 mpg
- On a full tank
- 604 km
- 79 L tank
What a Colorado costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $38.43 per 100 km | $4,227 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $31.50 per 100 km | $3,496 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £36.68 per 100 miles | £2,568 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $24.19 per 100 miles | $3,266 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Where the Colorado ranks
GMT31XX-2, 2023–2027
Specs for the 2.7 turbo crew cab; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Ute
- Size class
- Light commercial
- Generation
- GMT31XX-2
- Built
- 2023-2027
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- 4WD
Size and weight
- Towing (braked)
- 3,493 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.7 L 4-cylinder turbo petrol
- Engine size
- 2,727 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 231 kW
- Torque
- 583 Nm
- Gearbox
- 8-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 79 L
- Minimum petrol
- 87 RON
Safety
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
GMT31XX, 2015–2022
Specs for the 3.6 V6 crew cab; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Ute
- Size class
- Light commercial
- Generation
- GMT31XX
- Built
- 2015-2022
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- 4WD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,403 mm
- Width
- 1,886 mm
- Height
- 1,791 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,258 mm
- Kerb weight
- 2,000 kg
- Towing (braked)
- 3,175 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 3.6 L V6 petrol
- Engine size
- 3,649 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 231 kW
- Torque
- 373 Nm
- Gearbox
- 8-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 79 L
- Minimum petrol
- 87 RON
Safety
- NHTSA overall
- ★★★★☆
RG Colorado, 2012–2022
Specs for the 2.8 Duramax double cab; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Ute
- Size class
- Light commercial
- Generation
- RG Colorado
- Built
- 2012-2022
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- 4WD
Engine
- Engine
- 2.8 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 2,776 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 147 kW
- Torque
- 500 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel tank
- 76 L
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Diesel | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Diesel | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Diesel | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Diesel | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Diesel | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 11.8 L/100km | 24 mpg | 20 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Diesel | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 11.2 L/100km | 25 mpg | 21 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 12.4 L/100km | 23 mpg | 19 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 13.1 L/100km | 22 mpg | 18 mpg | — |
Chevrolet Colorado questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Chevrolet Colorado?
The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado uses 13.1 L/100km by its official figures: 22 mpg in UK gallons and 18 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Chevrolet Colorado cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $4,227 in New Zealand, $3,496 in Australia, £2,568 in United Kingdom, $3,266 in United States.
How far does a Chevrolet Colorado go on a full tank?
About 604 km (376 miles) from its 79 L tank at its official fuel use.
How much can a Chevrolet Colorado tow?
3,493 kg braked, for the 2.7 turbo crew cab.
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