Gas Mileage

2008 Chevrolet Colorado 4WD

Research and compare gas mileage for the 2008 Chevrolet Colorado 4WD

2008 Chevrolet Models

  1. Aveo
  2. Aveo 5
  3. C15 Silverado 2WD
  4. C1500 Avalanche 2WD
  5. C1500 Suburban 2WD
  6. C1500 Tahoe 2WD
  7. C1500 Tahoe Hybrid 2WD
  8. Classic
  9. Cobalt
  10. Cobalt XFE
  11. Colorado 2WD
  12. Colorado 4WD
  13. Colorado Cab Chassis Inc 2WD
  14. Colorado Cab Chassis Inc 4WD
  15. Colorado Crew Cab 2WD
  16. Colorado Crew Cab 4WD
  17. Corvette
  18. Equinox AWD
  19. Equinox FWD
  20. G15 / 25 Van Convertible 2WD
  21. G1500 / 2500 Express 2WD
  22. G1500 / 2500 Van 2WD
  23. H1500 / 2500 Van AWD
  24. H1500 Express AWD
  25. H1500 Van Convertible AWD
  26. HHR FWD
  27. HHR Panel FWD
  28. Impala
  29. K15 Silverado 4WD
  30. K1500 Avalanche 4WD
  31. K1500 Suburban 4WD
  32. K1500 Tahoe 4WD
  33. K1500 Tahoe Hybrid 4WD
  34. Malibu
  35. Malibu Hybrid
  36. Trailblazer 2WD
  37. Trailblazer 4WD
  38. Trailblazer AWD
  39. Uplander FWD
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There is more than one version of this model which have different gas mileage rates. You may select a version below to jump to that section:

Technical Brief (Automatic - 2.9L - 4 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Colorado 4WD gets up to 22 MPG on the highway, 17 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 19 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 29% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
22 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
City
17 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.9 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Colorado 4WD gets up to 30.77 MPG on the highway, 21.36 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 24.77 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 44% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
30.77 MPG
Combined
24.77 MPG
City
21.36 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L4

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Four Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume :
Unknown
Luggage Volume :
Unknown

Technical Brief (Manual - 2.9L - 4 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Colorado 4WD gets up to 22 MPG on the highway, 16 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 18 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 38% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
22 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
City
16 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
4
Valves Per Cylinder:
4
Displacement:
2.9 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Colorado 4WD gets up to 30.80 MPG on the highway, 19.90 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 23.67 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 55% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
30.80 MPG
Combined
23.67 MPG
City
19.90 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M5

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Four Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume :
Unknown
Luggage Volume :
Unknown

Technical Brief (Automatic - 3.7L - 5 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the Colorado 4WD gets up to 21 MPG on the highway, 15 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 17 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 40% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
21 MPG
Combined
17 MPG
City
15 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
5
Valves Per Cylinder:
2
Displacement:
3.7 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the Colorado 4WD gets up to 28.80 MPG on the highway, 18.20 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 21.81 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 58% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
28.80 MPG
Combined
21.81 MPG
City
18.20 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L4

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Four Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume :
Unknown
Luggage Volume :
Unknown

Comparisions

2008 Small Pickup Trucks 4WD

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the small pickup trucks 4wd class in 2008 goes to the GMC Canyon 4WD with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 19 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 19% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Mazda B4000 4WD.

GMC Canyon 4WD
19 MPG (Automatic - 2.9L - 4 Cylinder)
Toyota Toyota Tacoma 4WD
19 MPG (Manual - 2.7L - 4 Cylinder)
Chevrolet Colorado 4WD
19 MPG (Automatic - 2.9L - 4 Cylinder)
Nissan Frontier 4WD
17 MPG (Manual - 4.0L - 6 Cylinder)
Ford Ranger 4WD
17 MPG (Manual - 3.0L - 6 Cylinder)
GMC Canyon Cab Chassis Inc 4WD
17 MPG (Automatic - 3.7L - 5 Cylinder)
GMC Canyon Crew Cab 4WD
17 MPG (Automatic - 3.7L - 5 Cylinder)
Chevrolet Colorado Cab Chassis Inc..
17 MPG (Automatic - 3.7L - 5 Cylinder)
Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab 4WD
17 MPG (Automatic - 3.7L - 5 Cylinder)
Mazda B4000 4WD
16 MPG (Manual - 4.0L - 6 Cylinder)
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