2026 Chevrolet Colorado mpg
Combined mpg, 2WD Crew Cab WT
21mpg
- 19 city, 24 highway.
- Top 50% of 16 trucks (2026).
- 9 trims: 17 to 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2WD Crew Cab WT | 2.7L | 2WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | 21.4 | 449 | $1,829 |
| Work Truck Crew Cab RWD | 2.7L 4cyl | RWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | 21.4 | 449 | $1,829 |
| 2WD Crew Cab LT | 2.7L | 2WD | 19 | 24 | 21 | 21.4 | 449 | $1,829 |
| 4WD Crew Cab WT | 2.7L | 4WD | 17 | 22 | 19 | 21.4 | 407 | $2,021 |
| Crew Cab LT 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 4WD | 17 | 22 | 19 | 21.4 | 407 | $2,021 |
| Crew Cab Trail Boss 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 4WD | 17 | 22 | 19 | 21.4 | 407 | $2,021 |
| Crew Cab Z71 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 4WD | 17 | 22 | 19 | 21.4 | 407 | $2,021 |
| Crew Cab Work Truck 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 4WD | 17 | 22 | 19 | 21.4 | 407 | $2,021 |
| Crew Cab ZR2 4WD | 2.7L 4cyl | 4WD | 17 | 17 | 17 | 21.4 | 364 | $2,259 |
Fuel cost
2WD Crew Cab WT, 21 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,829
- Per month
- $152
- Per mile
- 15.2 cents
- Fill the tank
- $68.48
- Top trim: Crew Cab ZR2 4WD. $2,259 a year. $430 more than the 2WD Crew Cab WT.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 4.2 | $13.33 |
| 300 miles | 12.5 | $40.00 |
| 500 miles | 20.8 | $66.67 |
| 1,000 miles | 41.7 | $133 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $132
- Per year
- $1,585
- Miles a month
- 867
2WD Crew Cab WT. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 21 mpg good? No. Beats 26% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Chevrolet Colorado | 2WD Crew Cab WT | 21 mpg | |
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Work Truck Regular Cab RWD | 20 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Toyota Tacoma | SR XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD | 23 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Ford Ranger | XL SuperCrew RWD | 23 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 GMC Canyon | 2WD Crew Cab Elevation | 20 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Nissan Frontier | King Cab 4x2 S | 21 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Ford Maverick | XL FWD SuperCrew | 38 mpg | Compare |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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