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2009 COLORADO


Fuel Economy
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Engine EPA estimated MPG
city/hwy.
Vortec 2.9L I-4
2WD with 5-speed manual (Regular and Extended Cab models) 18/24 (2008)
4x4 with 5-speed manual (Regular and Extended Cab models) 16/22 (2008)
2WD with 4-speed automatic 18/24 (2008)
4x4 with 4-speed automatic N/A
Vortec 3.7L I-5
2WD with 4-speed automatic (Regular and Extended Cab models) 14/18 (2008)
4x4 with 4-speed automatic (Regular and Extended Cab models) 15/20 (2008)
2WD with 4-speed automatic (Crew Cab models) 16/22 (2008)
4x4 with 4-speed automatic (Crew Cab models) 15/20 (2008)

  Exterior (inches)
Regular Cab Extended Cab Crew Cab
Wheelbase 111.3 126.0 126.0
Length 192.4 207.1 207.1
Height
2WD 64.9 64.9 65.2
4x4 67.6 67.6 67.9
Width      
2WD 67.6 67.6 67.6
4x4 68.6 68.6 68.6
Bumper to front axle 33.9 33.9 33.9
  Cargo Box (inches)
Regular and Extended Cab Box Crew Cab Box
Length at floor 72.8 61.1
Width at floor 57.2 57.2
Width between wheelhousings 42.6 42.6
Tailgate width 52.4 52.4
Inside height 18.6 18.6
Cargo box volume1 (cu. ft.) 44 37

1 Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.

  Interior (inches)
Regular Cab Extended Cab Crew Cab
Headroom
front 39.3 39.3 39.3
rear 39.3 38.3
Legroom
front 44.0 42.2 42.2
rear 23.1 34.8
Shoulder room
front 57.1 57.1 57.1
rear 57.2 57.1
Capacities
  Regular Cab Extended Cab Crew Cab
Seating 2/3 5 5/6
Fuel tank, approximate (gals.) 19 19 19
GVWR, standard (lbs.)1
Z85 2WD 4,850 5,000 5,000
Z85 4x4 5,150 5,300 5,300
Curb weights, estimated (lbs.); with Vortec 2.9L I4 engine and five-speed manual transmission on Regular and Extended Cab models and Vortec 2.9L I4 engine and four-speed automatic transmission on Crew Cab models
Z85 2WD 3,260 3,379 3,555
Z85 4x4 3,533 3,694 3,971

1 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). When properly equipped; includes weight of vehicle, driver, passengers, cargo and optional equipment.

Maximum trailer weight ratings (lbs.) — Manual Transmission

Trailering
Engine Vortec 2.9L I4
Regular Cab
2WD 2,400
4x4 2,100
Extended Cab
2WD 2,200
4x4 1,900
Crew Cab 4x4
2WD
4x4

Maximum trailer weight ratings1 (lbs.) — Automatic Transmission

Engine Vortec 2.9L 2.8L I4 Vortec 3.7L I5
Regular Cab
2WD N/A N/A
4x4 N/A N/A
Extended Cab
2WD N/A 5,500
4x4 N/A 5,500
Crew Cab
2WD 2,100 5,500
4x4 5,500

1 Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your Chevrolet dealer for additional details. NOTE: Trailer tongue weight should be 10 to 15 percent of total loaded trailer weight up to 500 lbs. NOTE: For recreational towing restrictions and availability, consult the Owner’s Manual.

Braking
  U.S. Standard
Front
front rotor size 11.2 x 1.6 in.
Rear
Drum size (diam. x width) 11.6 x 2.5 in.
Engine
Engine Vortec 2.9L I4 Vortec 3.7L I5
Displacement (cu. in.) 177 226
Alternator rating (amps) 125 125
Battery (SAE rating, cca) 590 590
Horsepower (@ engine RPM) 185 @ 5600 242 @ 5600
Torque (lb.-ft./N-m @ RPM) 190 @ 2800 242 @ 4600
Steering
  Ratio
2WD 17.4:1 (on center)
4x4 18.3:1 (on center)
Turning diameter curb-to-curb (ft.) Regular Cab models: 40 (approx.);
Extended and Crew Cab models: 44.3 (approx.)
Transmission
  Manual 5-speed
w/overdrive
Automatic 4-speed
w/overdrive
First gear 3.75 3.06
Second gear 2.26 1.63
Third gear 1.37 1.00
Fourth gear 1.00 0.70
Fifth gear 0.73
Reverse 3.67 2.29