The 2019 Chevrolet Colorado delivers an EPA-certified 15–23 MPG combined across 10 configurations. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $2,800 to $4,200.
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 | 20 MPG | 30 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 Diesel | 2.8L Turbo-Diesel | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 19 MPG | 28 MPG | 22 MPG | $3,600 | — |
| 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 | 18 MPG | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | $4,200 | — |
| 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 | — |
Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles
Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline
Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles
Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years
Cross-reference safety ratings, owner defect complaints, and recall campaigns
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NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash tests, rollover risk, and active driver assistance.
NHTSA consumer defect complaint filings by affected component.
Official safety recall notices, defects, and free repair instructions.
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado
The 2019 Chevrolet Colorado achieves an EPA-certified rating of 15 to 23 MPG combined across 10 certified configuration(s).
City ratings range from 15 to 20 MPG, and highway ratings range from 15 to 30 MPG.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model, estimated annual fueling and energy costs range between $2,800 and $4,200 for the 2019 Chevrolet Colorado.
Calculated under AutoUtility's standardized methodology (15,000 miles per year, 55% city / 45% highway driving, $3.50/gallon regular gasoline, $0.16/kWh electricity) using official EPA dynamometer consumption ratings.
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 under 40 CFR Part 600.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.