Fuel Efficiency Showdown: Silverado 1500 vs. Colorado

Which Chevrolet truck is more fuel-efficient, the Silverado 1500 or the Colorado? Rudolph Chevrolet presents the information you need in one convenient guide with this fuel efficiency comparison. Compare the Silverado 1500 fuel efficiency and the Colorado fuel efficiency below, so you can be sure you pick the right model for job sites and outdoor adventures near El Paso, TX.

2023 Silverado 1500 Fuel Efficiency

The 2023 Chevy Silverado is available with four engine options, as well as 2WD or 4WD. Your fuel economy will vary depending on the configuration you choose, and as you’ll learn in a moment, some configurations come with special tires that also affect the Silverado 1500 fuel efficiency.

2.7L Turbo Engine

• 2WD: 19 mpg city/22 mpg highway
• 4WD: 18 mpg city/21 mpg highway
• 4WD (Mud Terrain Tires): 17 mpg city/18 mpg highway

5.3L V8 Engine

• 2WD: 17 mpg city/21 mpg highway
• 2WD w/ E85 Fuel: 12 mpg city/15 mpg highway
• 4WD: 16 mpg city/20 mpg highway
• 4WD w/ E85 Fuel: 11 mpg city/14 mpg highway
• 4WD (Mud Terrain Tires): 15 mpg city/19 mpg highway
• 4WD w/ E85 Fuel (Mud Terrain Tires): 11 mpg city/14 mpg highway

6.2L V8 Engine

• 4WD: 16 mpg city/20 mpg highway

3.0L Duramax® Turbo-Diesel Engine

• 2WD: 24 mpg city/29 mpg highway
• 4WD: 22 mpg city/27 mpg highway
• 4WD (Mud Terrain Tires): 21 mpg city/23 mpg highway

2023 Colorado Fuel Efficiency

The Colorado is a mid-size truck with a more limited engine lineup than the Silverado 1500. In fact, the 2.7L turbo engine from the Silverado lineup is the base engine on the Colorado. However, select trims can be equipped with an upgraded 2.7L turbo high-output engine that gets more horsepower and torque. Explore the Colorado fuel efficiency below:

2.7L Turbo Engine

• 2WD: 20 mpg city/25 mpg highway
• 4WD: 19 mpg city/23 mpg highway

2.7L Turbo High-Output Engine (4WD Only)

• 4WD Trail Boss and ZR1: 17 mpg city/21 mpg highway
• 4WD ZR2: 16 mpg city/16 mpg highway

Fuel Efficiency Comparison: What’s the Bottom Line?

Technically, the most fuel-efficient Chevy truck is the Silverado 1500 with a diesel engine. However, some Van Horn, TX drivers don’t want a diesel truck. If you want the most efficient Chevy truck with a gas engine, you will want to get the Chevy Colorado with a 2.7L turbo engine and 2WD.

Test Drive Chevy Trucks at Rudolph Chevrolet!

After studying this fuel efficiency comparison between the Silverado and Colorado, do you know which truck you want to bring home to Las Cruces, NM? Contact us to book a test drive, or feel free to stop by at your convenience! Our team will ensure you get into the driver’s seat of a truck with the right balance of capabilities and efficiency. Looking for more helpful guides? Read more Chevy research on our website.