The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado offers the following maximum power, torque and fuel economy 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
Power, Torque, Fuel Economy Overview
| 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
Complete Engine Specifications
| Metric | 2.5L DOHC I-4 | 3.6L V-6 VVT DI | 2.8L I-4 turbo-diesel |
| GM RPO Code: | LCV | LFX | LWN |
| Displacement (cu in / cc): | 150 / 2457 | 217 / 3564 | 169 / 2776 |
| Bore & stroke (in / mm): | 3.46 x 3.97 / 88 x 101 | 3.7 x 3.37 / 94 x 85.6 | 3.7 x 3.94 / 94 x 100 |
| Block material: | cast aluminum | cast aluminum | grey cast iron |
| Cylinder head material: | cast aluminum | cast aluminum | cast aluminum |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC with four valves per cylinder; continuously variable valve timing | DOHC with four valves per cylinder; continuously variable valve timing | DOHC with four valves per cylinder |
| Ignition system: | individual coil-on-plug | individual coil-on-plug | compression with glow plug start aid |
| Compression ratio: | 11.3:1 | 11.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel delivery: | high-pressure direct injection and electronic throttle control | high-pressure direct injection and electronic throttle control | direct injection diesel with high-pressure common rail |
| Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): | 200 / 149 @ 6300 | 305 / 227 @ 6800 | 181 / 135 @ 3400 |
| Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm @ rpm): | 191 / 259 @ 4400 | 269 / 365Â @ 4000 | 369 / 500 @ 2000 |
| Emissions controls: | close-coupled, catalytic converter; variable valve timing; positive crankcase ventilation evaporative system | dual close-coupled catalysts and single underfloor catalyst; variable valve timing, evaporative system | cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), EGR cooling-bypass system, diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC), selective catalyst reduction (SCR), diesel particulate filter system (DPF) |
| Recommended fuel: | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | diesel or B20 |
| 2WD EPA-estimated fuel economy (city / hwy): | 19 / 26 (2WD manual) and
 20 / 27 (2WD automatic) | 18 / 26 | 22 / 31 |
| 4WD EPA-estimated fuel economy (city / hwy): | 19 / 25 | 17 / 24 | 20 / 29 |
