Chevrolet Colorado 2WD
21 MPG The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD is EPA-rated at 21 MPG combined (19 city / 24 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 714 gallons, $2286 a year in fuel, or $0.152 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2004–2026 run it averages 20.6 MPG, improving by 2 MPG over 21 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.119 | $1190 | $1786 | $2381 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.143 | $1429 | $2143 | $2857 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.152 | $1524 | $2286 | $3048 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.167 | $1667 | $2500 | $3333 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.190 | $1905 | $2857 | $3810 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.214 | $2143 | $3214 | $4286 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.238 | $2381 | $3571 | $4762 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 MPG | 19 | 24 | $2950 | 420 | 1 |
| 2025 | 20 MPG | 19 | 23 | $3100 | 434 | 1 |
| 2024 | 21.5 MPG | 19.5 | 24 | $2900 | 416 | 2 |
| 2023 | 21 MPG | 19 | 24 | $2975 | 426 | 2 |
| 2022 | 22 MPG | 19 | 26.7 | $3067 | 424 | 3 |
| 2021 | 22 MPG | 19 | 26.7 | $3067 | 424 | 3 |
| 2020 | 21.7 MPG | 19.3 | 27 | $3117 | 427 | 3 |
| 2019 | 21.8 MPG | 19.5 | 26.8 | $3050 | 421 | 4 |
| 2018 | 22.3 MPG | 20 | 26.8 | $2988 | 416 | 4 |
| 2017 | 22.3 MPG | 19.8 | 26.8 | $2988 | 416 | 4 |
| 2016 | 22.5 MPG | 19.8 | 26.8 | $2950 | 411 | 4 |
| 2015 | 21.7 MPG | 19 | 25.3 | $2883 | 410 | 3 |
| 2012 | 19.3 MPG | 17 | 23 | $3275 | 467 | 4 |
| 2011 | 19.3 MPG | 17 | 23 | $3275 | 467 | 4 |
| 2010 | 19.5 MPG | 17 | 23.3 | $3213 | 459 | 4 |
| 2009 | 19 MPG | 17 | 23 | $3288 | 470 | 4 |
| 2008 | 19.3 MPG | 17.3 | 23.3 | $3217 | 461 | 3 |
| 2007 | 18.7 MPG | 16.3 | 22.7 | $3333 | 477 | 3 |
| 2006 | 19.3 MPG | 16.8 | 23 | $3250 | 463 | 4 |
| 2005 | 19 MPG | 16.8 | 23 | $3288 | 470 | 4 |
| 2004 | 19 MPG | 16.8 | 23 | $3288 | 470 | 4 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 9 small pickup trucks 2wd models tracked here, the Chevrolet Colorado 2WD ranks 3 on current figures, against a class average of 21.3 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Toyota Tacoma 2WD (23), Ford Maverick HEV FWD (38).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 420 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.3 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Chevrolet Colorado 2WD get?
The 2026 Chevrolet Colorado 2WD is rated at 21 MPG combined by the EPA — 19 city and 24 highway. Across all 21 model years in the database it averages 20.6 MPG, ranging from 16 to 25 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Chevrolet Colorado 2WD cost in fuel per year?
At 21 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 714 gallons — roughly $2286 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.152 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2026 model is $2950.
Has the Chevrolet Colorado 2WD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 19 MPG in 2004 to 21 in 2026 — an improvement of 2 MPG, or 11% across 21 model years.
Is the Chevrolet Colorado 2WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 3 of 9 in the Small Pickup Trucks 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 21.3 MPG. That is 0.3 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.