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2016 Chevrolet Colorado Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Diesel is a small pickup offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway) on diesel. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 23 to 25 MPG. Among 6 small pickups rated for 2016, it ranks 5th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $2,220 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 22 MPG city · 30 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,220 15,000 mi/yr · $14.80 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2016 #5 of 6 Small Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Diesel's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City229.410.7
Highway3012.87.8
Combined2510.69.4

How it ranks among 2016 Small Pickups

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  1. 1Chevrolet Colorado22 MPG $2,114
  2. 2GMC Canyon22 MPG $2,114
  3. 3Toyota Tacoma21 MPG $2,214
  4. 4Nissan Frontier21 MPG $2,214
  5. 5Chevrolet Colorado Diesel25 MPG $2,220
  6. 6GMC Canyon Diesel25 MPG $2,220
2016 Colorado DieselOther small pickupsClass median: $2,214/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Colorado Diesel MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.8L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic
Colorado 2WD
Diesel 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $2,220
4WD · 2.8L 4-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic
Colorado 4WD
Diesel 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,413

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Diesel
Engine / motor
2.8L 4-cyl turbo
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
409 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
6/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
5/10

2016 Chevrolet Colorado Diesel vs. rivals

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Same year, other powertrains: 2016 Chevrolet Colorado (22 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Diesel?

Up to 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway); ratings range from 23 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Diesel?

The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Diesel's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 12.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Diesel per year?

About $2,220 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, or $14.80 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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