2012 Chevrolet Colorado Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (16–21 MPG combined) across 16 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, Small Pickup Trucks 4WD
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 4-cyl, 2.9 L; 8-cyl, 5.3 L; 5-cyl, 3.7 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 16–21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,200–$4,200
- Configurations
- 16
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 2.9 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel Drive | 17–18 | 23–24 | 20 | $3,350 | — |
| 5-cyl 3.7 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel Drive | 16–17 | 21–22 | 18–19 | $3,550–$3,700 | — |
| 8-cyl 5.3 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 | — |
| 4-cyl 2.9 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 24–25 | 21 | $3,200 | — |
| 5-cyl 3.7 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 15–17 | 20–23 | 17–19 | $3,550–$3,950 | — |
| 8-cyl 5.3 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.9 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Colorado 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 5.3 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Colorado 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 5 | 3.7 | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Colorado 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.9 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Colorado 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.9 | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Colorado 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 5.3 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Colorado 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 5 | 3.7 | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Colorado 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.9 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Colorado Cab Chassis inc 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 5 | 3.7 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Colorado Cab Chassis inc 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 5 | 3.7 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Colorado Crew Cab 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.9 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Colorado Crew Cab 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 5.3 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Colorado Crew Cab 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 5 | 3.7 | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Colorado Crew Cab 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.9 | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Colorado Crew Cab 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 5.3 | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Colorado Crew Cab 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 5 | 3.7 | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado?
According to EPA data, the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is rated at 16–21 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado have?
The EPA data lists 4, 5, and 8 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,200 to $4,200.