Diesel · 2008–2020
Holden Colorado
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Holden Colorado. By the official figures, the 2018 uses 8.6 L/100km: 33 mpg UK, 27 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 8.6 L/100km
- 2018 official
- UK mpg
- 33 mpg
- US mpg
- 27 mpg
- On a full tank
- 888 km
- 76 L tank
What a Colorado costs to run
At today's average diesel prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.34/L diesel | $20.03 per 100 km | $2,203 |
| Australia | $2.87/L diesel | $24.52 per 100 km | $2,722 |
| United Kingdom | £2.00/L diesel | £27.51 per 100 miles | £1,926 |
| United States | $6.20/gal diesel | $22.57 per 100 miles | $3,046 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
RG, 2012–2022
Specs for the 2.8 LTZ crew cab 4x4; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Ute
- Size class
- Light commercial
- Generation
- RG
- Built
- 2012-2020
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- 4WD
Size and weight
- Length
- 5,361 mm
- Width
- 1,872 mm
- Height
- 1,800 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,096 mm
- Ground clearance
- 215 mm
- Kerb weight
- 2,100 kg
- Towing (braked)
- 3,500 kg
- Towing (unbraked)
- 750 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.8 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 2,776 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 147 kW
- Torque
- 500 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 8.6 L/100km
- CO₂
- 230 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 76 L
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2016
- Airbags
- 7
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
RC, 2008–2011
Specs for the 2011 Holden Colorado LX 3.0L diesel 4x4 dual-cab, 5-speed manual; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Ute
- Size class
- Light commercial
- Generation
- RC
- Built
- 2008-2012
- Built in
- Thailand
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- 4WD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,900 mm
- Width
- 1,800 mm
- Height
- 1,750 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,050 mm
- Ground clearance
- 225 mm
- Turning circle
- 12.2 m
- Kerb weight
- 1,872 kg
- Gross vehicle mass
- 2,900 kg
- Towing (braked)
- 3,000 kg
- Towing (unbraked)
- 750 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 3.0 L 4-cylinder turbo-intercooled diesel
- Engine size
- 2,999 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 120 kW
- Torque
- 360 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 8.5 L/100km
- CO₂
- 228 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 76 L
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★☆☆
Ownership
- Tyres
- 245/70 R16
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Diesel | 8.6 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Diesel | 8.6 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Diesel | 8.6 L/100km | 33 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Diesel | 8.5 L/100km | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 9.2 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Diesel | 9.2 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 9.3 L/100km | 31 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Diesel | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Diesel | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Diesel | 8.4 L/100km | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Diesel | 8.5 L/100km | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Diesel | 8.5 L/100km | 33 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Diesel | 8.8 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
Holden Colorado questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Holden Colorado?
The 2018 Holden Colorado uses 8.6 L/100km by its official figures: 33 mpg in UK gallons and 27 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Holden Colorado cost to run a year?
At today's average diesel prices and a typical year's driving: $2,203 in New Zealand, $2,722 in Australia, £1,926 in United Kingdom, $3,046 in United States.
How far does a Holden Colorado go on a full tank?
About 888 km (552 miles) from its 76 L tank at its official fuel use.
How much can a Holden Colorado tow?
3,500 kg braked, for the 2.8 LTZ crew cab 4x4.
Cars like the Colorado
From other makes, closest in what they use.
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