2018 Chevrolet Colorado EPA Fuel Economy Summary

The 2018 Chevrolet Colorado delivers an EPA-certified 15–25 MPG combined (15–22 city / 15–30 highway depending on engine and drivetrain) across 10 configurations. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $2,800 to $4,100.

Combined MPG
15–25 MPG
55% city / 45% highway weighted
City MPG
15–22 MPG
Stop-and-go urban cycle
Highway MPG
15–30 MPG
Sustained open-highway test
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,800–4,100
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (10 Variants)

Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations

Configuration / Model Powertrain Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined Annual Fuel Cost CO2 (g/mi)
Colorado Cab Chassis 2WD Regular 3.6L 6-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 15 MPG 15 MPG 15 MPG $4,100 —
Colorado 2WD Diesel 2.8L Turbo-Diesel Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG $3,200 —
Colorado 4WD Diesel 2.8L Turbo-Diesel 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG $3,450 —
Colorado 2WD Regular 2.5L 4-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG $2,800 —
Colorado 2WD Regular 2.5L 4-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG $2,800 —
Colorado 4WD Regular 2.5L 4-Cyl Gas 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG $2,950 —
Colorado 2WD Regular 3.6L 6-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 18 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG $3,100 —
Colorado ZR2 4WD Diesel 2.8L Turbo-Diesel 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 19 MPG 22 MPG 20 MPG $4,000 —
Colorado 4WD Regular 3.6L 6-Cyl Gas 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG $3,250 —
Colorado ZR2 4WD Regular 3.6L 6-Cyl Gas 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 16 MPG 18 MPG 17 MPG $3,600 —
EPA Test Methodology: Fuel economy estimates are determined by vehicle manufacturers in accordance with EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 600) and verified by EPA laboratories. Estimates assume 15,000 miles per year of driving (55% city, 45% highway) at prevailing fuel and electricity prices.

Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$3.50–$5.83

Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline

Annual Fuel Consumption

600–1000 Gallons

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

Official EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

Related Official Reports for 2018 Chevrolet Colorado

Cross-reference safety ratings, owner defect complaints, and recall campaigns

Official US Government Data Provenance

Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.