2026 head-to-head · Full-Size Pickup
2026 Chevrolet Colorado vs Ram 1500
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2026 Chevrolet Colorado (21 MPG) costs about $2,214 a year to fuel and the 2026 Ram 1500 (21 MPG) about $2,214.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Chevrolet Colorado
- Ram 1500
Side by side
| Chevrolet Colorado | Ram 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| $2,214 | Your annual fuel cost | $2,214 |
| 21 MPG | Combined efficiency | 21 MPG |
| 19 MPG | City | 18 MPG |
| 24 MPG | Highway | 25 MPG |
| 420 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 433 g/mi |
| 4/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 4/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 2.7L 4-cyl turbo | Engine / motor | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo |
| 8-speed automatic | Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| RWD | Drivetrain | RWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Chevrolet Colorado vs Ram 1500 across model years
- Chevrolet Colorado
- Ram 1500
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Among 21 2026 full-size pickups, the Chevrolet Colorado ranks 12th and the Ram 1500 14th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Chevrolet Colorado vs. the Ram 1500 per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $2,214 for the Chevrolet Colorado and $2,214 for the Ram 1500.
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