2021 Chevrolet Colorado 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.6s
- Work Truck Crew Cab LB 4WD, 308 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: top 31% of 13 trucks (2021).
- Horsepower: rank 8 of 13 trucks (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work Truck Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 308 hp | 275 lb-ft | 4,180 lb | 147 | 13.6 | 5.6 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $33,000 |
| Z71 Extended Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 308 hp | 275 lb-ft | 4,372 lb | 141 | 14.2 | 5.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $36,500 |
| LT Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 308 hp | 275 lb-ft | 4,410 lb | 140 | 14.3 | 5.9 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $34,400 |
| Z71 Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 308 hp | 275 lb-ft | 4,008 lb | 154 | 13.0 | 6.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $34,800 |
| LT Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 308 hp | 275 lb-ft | 4,502 lb | 137 | 14.6 | 6.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $35,300 |
| Z71 Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 308 hp | 275 lb-ft | 4,488 lb | 137 | 14.6 | 6.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $38,000 |
| Z71 Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 308 hp | 275 lb-ft | 4,536 lb | 136 | 14.7 | 6.0 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $38,600 |
| LT Crew Cab LB RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 308 hp | 275 lb-ft | 4,162 lb | 148 | 13.5 | 6.1 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $31,900 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab LB RWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 308 hp | 275 lb-ft | 4,259 lb | 145 | 13.8 | 6.3 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $29,400 |
| 4WD Ext Cab 128" LT | 2.5L | 200 hp | N/A | 4,174 lb | 96 | 20.9 | 7.9 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $31,400 |
| LT Crew Cab RWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 200 hp | 191 lb-ft | 3,926 lb | 102 | 19.6 | 8.2 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | RWD | $29,700 |
| Work Truck Extended Cab RWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 200 hp | 191 lb-ft | 3,945 lb | 101 | 19.7 | 8.3 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | RWD | $25,200 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab RWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 200 hp | 191 lb-ft | 4,050 lb | 99 | 20.3 | 8.4 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | RWD | $27,100 |
| 2WD Ext Cab 128" LT | 2.5L 4-cyl | 200 hp | 191 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6-speed automatic | 2WD | $27,700 |
| 4WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck | 2.5L 4-cyl | 200 hp | 191 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6-speed automatic | 4WD | $29,100 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 308 hp | 275 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $32,100 |
| ZR2 Extended Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 308 hp | 275 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $42,600 |
| ZR2 Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 308 hp | 275 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | 4WD | $44,200 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | 6 | 200 hp | Work Truck Extended Cab RWD | $25,200 | Base | $1,745 | Base |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 12 | 308 hp | Work Truck Crew Cab LB RWD | $29,400 | +$4,200 | $1,829 | +$83 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 13 | Work Truck Crew Cab LB RWD | $29,400 | 5.6 s |
| 6-speed automatic | 5 | Work Truck Extended Cab RWD | $25,200 | 8.2 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Work Truck Extended Cab RWD: 200 hp, 22 mpg, $25,200. Other makes, trucks, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Ranger | XL SuperCab RWD | 270 hp | 23 mpg | $25,070 | 6.8 s |
Colorado by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: 0.2 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Chevrolet Colorado.
| Measure | 2021 Chevrolet Colorado | 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Work Truck Crew Cab LB 4WD | 4WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck |
| 0-60 | 5.6 s | 5.4 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Online |
| Horsepower | 308 hp | 285 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,180 lb | 4,582 lb |
| hp per ton | 147 | 124 |
| lb per hp | 13.6 | 16.1 |
| MSRP | $33,000 | $33,900 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
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