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2016 Chevrolet Colorado Performance

The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado offers the following maximum power, torque, fuel economy, payload and towing ratings:

  • Maximum power: 305 horsepower (227 kW) at 6800 RPM from the 3.6L V-6 LFX
  • Maximum torque: 369 pound-feet (500 Nm) at 2000 RPM from the 2.8L I-4 Turbo-Diesel LWN
  • Max fuel economy: 22 MPG city and 31 MPG highway from the 2.8L I-4 Turbo-Diesel LWN
  • Maximum payload rating: 1,580 pounds (717 kg) from the 3.6L V-6 LFX in Crew Cab 5’2″ box 2WD/4WD configuration
  • Maximum trailering rating: 7,700 pounds (3,493 kg) from 2.8L I-4 Turbo-Diesel LWN in Crew Cab 5’2″ box 2WD model or Crew Cab 6’2″ box 2WD model

Power, Torque, Fuel Economy

2016 Chevrolet Colorado Engine Specs
GM RPO Code Displacement Configuration & Cylinders Aspiration Fuel Type Power hp / kW @ RPM Torque lb-ft / Nm @ RPM Fuel Economy MPG City / Hwy
LCV 2.5L I-4 Atmospheric Gasoline 200 / 149 @ 6300 191 / 259 @ 4400 20 / 27
LFX 3.6L V-6 Atmospheric Gasoline 305 / 229 @ 6800 269 / 365 @ 4000 18 / 26
LWN 2.8L I-4 Turbocharged Diesel 181 / 135 @ 3400 369 / 500 @ 2000 22 / 31

Notes:

  • Fuel economy ratings for 2WD models
  • 2.5L I-4 LCV fuel economy rating with automatic transmission

Full information on 2016 Chevy Colorado power, torque, MPGs.

Payload

2016 Chevrolet Colorado Maximum Payload Specs
Engine Max Payload (lb / kg)
2.5L I-4 LCV 1450 / 658
3.6L V-6 LFX 1580 / 717
2.8L I-4 LWN 1508 / 684

Payload ratings vary by model, cab and drive configuration.

Full information on 2016 Chevy Colorado payload ratings.

Towing

2016 Chevrolet Colorado Maximum Towing Specs
Engine Max Ball & Hitch Max Towing (lb / kg)
2.5L I-4 LCV 3500 / 1588
3.6L V-6 LFX 3500 / 1588
3.6L V-6 LFX with Z82 package 7000 / 3175
2.8L I-4 LWN 7700 / 3493

Towing ratings vary by model, cab drive configuration, and package.

Full information on 2016 Chevy Colorado towing ratings.

2016 Chevrolet Colorado Performance Pages

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