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2025Standard Pickup Trucks 4WDRegular

2025 Chevrolet Colorado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD

EPA ID: 48889

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City MPG

Combined MPG

18MPG· Below Avg

Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 2025 Chevrolet Colorado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD achieves an EPA-estimated 18 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 17 MPG in the city and 20 MPG on the highway. Powered by a 2.7L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine paired with a automatic 8-spd, this standard pickup trucks 4wd features 4-Wheel Drive drive.

In terms of environmental impact, the 2025 Colorado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD produces approximately 494 grams of CO2 per mile. This figure is measured under standardized EPA test conditions and represents tailpipe emissions only. For context, the average new vehicle sold in the United States produces approximately 400 grams of CO2 per mile, meaning this Colorado Mud Terrain Tires 4WD has higher-than-average emissions in this regard.

The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $3,300, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would save $5,750 over a 5-year period. This calculation accounts for differences in fuel consumption efficiency and provides a practical measure of long-term ownership costs attributable to fuel economy.

Energy DNA

Vehicle ClassStandard Pickup Trucks 4WD

Fuel TypeRegular

Engine2.7L 4-cyl

AspirationTurbocharged

TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd

Drive Type4-Wheel Drive

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions494 g/mi

Start-Stop SystemEquipped

GHG Score4/10

Smog RatingN/A

Est. Annual Cost$3,300

5-Year Cost DeltaSave $5,750

Personalized Commute CalculatorEPA defaults to 55% City / 45% Hwy

55% City45% Highway

Adjust the slider to match your daily driving habits. City driving involves stop-and-go traffic under 45mph, while highway driving represents sustained speeds over 55mph.

Your Real MPG

18.2

Impact vs EPA

$-37

/ year

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The Brick Effect: Highway Speed Penalty

EPA highway tests average roughly 48 mph. Driving at 75 mph increases aerodynamic drag exponentially. Because the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD has a large frontal area, expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by up to 25% at high speeds.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost

$720/mo

Includes estimated depreciation, fuel, insurance, and state fees over 5 years. Does not include loan interest.

Annual Mileage15,000 mi

Value Depreciation

Est. value lost over 60 months

$16,800

38.9%

Fuel & Electricity

Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)

$14,583

33.8%

Estimated Insurance

Based on vehicle class risk profile

$11,400

26.4%

State Registration Fees

Based on National Average DMV base rates

$400

0.9%

Total 5-Year Cost$43,183

Recall Intelligence

Campaign #26V114000·2026-04-16

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Consequence & Remedy

(Based on 200,000 miles driven)

98.8 metric tons CO₂

Equivalent To:

🌳 122 tree seedlings grown for 10 yrs

✈️ 8.2 cross-country flights/yr

Data Provenance

Data directly from the EPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory. The combined rating is a weighted average (55% city, 45% highway). For official figures, visit fueleconomy.gov.