2021 Chevrolet Colorado mpg
Combined mpg, Work Truck Extended Cab RWD
22mpg
- 19 city, 25 highway.
- Top 8% of 13 trucks (2021).
- 18 trims: 17 to 22 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work Truck Extended Cab RWD | 2.5L 4cyl | RWD | 19 | 25 | 22 | 21.0 | 462 | $1,745 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab RWD | 2.5L 4cyl | RWD | 19 | 25 | 22 | 21.0 | 462 | $1,745 |
| 2WD Ext Cab 128" LT | 2.5L | 2WD | 19 | 25 | 22 | 21.0 | 462 | $1,745 |
| LT Crew Cab RWD | 2.5L | RWD | 19 | 25 | 22 | 21.0 | 462 | $1,745 |
| 4WD Ext Cab 128" Work Truck | 2.5L | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | 21.0 | 441 | $1,829 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab LB RWD | 3.6L 6cyl | RWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | 21.0 | 441 | $1,829 |
| 4WD Ext Cab 128" LT | 2.5L | 4WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | 21.0 | 441 | $1,829 |
| LT Crew Cab LB RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | 21.0 | 441 | $1,829 |
| Z71 Crew Cab RWD | 3.6L | RWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | 21.0 | 441 | $1,829 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 19 | 21.0 | 399 | $2,021 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.6L | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 19 | 21.0 | 399 | $2,021 |
| LT Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 19 | 21.0 | 399 | $2,021 |
| LT Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 19 | 21.0 | 399 | $2,021 |
| Z71 Extended Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 19 | 21.0 | 399 | $2,021 |
| Z71 Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 19 | 21.0 | 399 | $2,021 |
| Z71 Crew Cab LB 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 17 | 24 | 19 | 21.0 | 399 | $2,021 |
| ZR2 Extended Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 16 | 18 | 17 | 21.0 | 357 | $2,259 |
| ZR2 Crew Cab 4WD | 3.6L 6cyl | 4WD | 16 | 18 | 17 | 21.0 | 357 | $2,259 |
Fuel cost
Work Truck Extended Cab RWD, 22 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,745
- Per month
- $145
- Per mile
- 14.5 cents
- Fill the tank
- $67.20
- Top trim: ZR2 Crew Cab 4WD. $2,259 a year. $513 more than the Work Truck Extended Cab RWD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 4.0 | $12.80 |
| 300 miles | 12.0 | $38.40 |
| 500 miles | 20.0 | $64.00 |
| 1,000 miles | 40.0 | $128 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $126
- Per year
- $1,513
- Miles a month
- 867
Work Truck Extended Cab RWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 22 mpg good? No. Beats 34% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Chevrolet Colorado | Work Truck Extended Cab RWD | 22 mpg | |
| 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2WD Reg Cab 140" Work Truck | 17 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Toyota Tacoma | SR I4 Access Cab RWD | 21 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Ford Ranger | XL 2WD SuperCab Pickup Box Delete | 18 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 GMC Canyon | Elevation Standard Extended Cab RWD | 22 mpg | Compare |
| 2021 Nissan Frontier | S King Cab RWD | 20 mpg | Compare |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
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