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Chevrolet Colorado Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2004–2012) — First Generation

The first-generation Chevrolet Colorado is a working pickup offered in double-cab, single-cab and 1.5-cab bodies, so you can balance passenger space against load-bed length depending on how the truck earns its keep.

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Chevrolet Colorado Engines and Transmissions

A representative Chevrolet Colorado engine here is the 5.3 gasoline unit, seen in double-cab form as 5.3 AT with automatic transmission or 5.3 MT with a manual. Drivetrain choice matters most: rear-wheel drive suits paved routes and towing, while all-wheel drive adds traction on loose or slippery ground.

Pickup double-cab — Chevrolet Colorado Engines and Transmissions

Pickup double-cab Chevrolet Colorado Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
5.3 AT	Gasoline	5300 cm³	300 hp	221 kW	449 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
5.3 AT	Gasoline	5300 cm³	300 hp	221 kW	449 N⋅m	Automatic	AWD
5.3 MT	Gasoline	5300 cm³	300 hp	221 kW	449 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
5.3 MT	Gasoline	5300 cm³	300 hp	221 kW	449 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.8 AT	Gasoline	2800 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	250 N⋅m	Automatic	AWD
2.8 AT	Gasoline	2800 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	250 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.8 MT	Gasoline	2800 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	250 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.8 MT	Gasoline	2800 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	250 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.9 AT	Gasoline	2921 cm³	188 hp	138 kW	258 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.9 AT	Gasoline	2921 cm³	188 hp	138 kW	258 N⋅m	Automatic	AWD
2.9 MT	Gasoline	2921 cm³	188 hp	138 kW	258 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.9 MT	Gasoline	2921 cm³	188 hp	138 kW	258 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
3.5 AT	Gasoline	3500 cm³	220 hp	162 kW	305 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
3.5 MT	Gasoline	3500 cm³	220 hp	162 kW	305 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
3.5 MT	Gasoline	3500 cm³	220 hp	162 kW	305 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
3.7 AT	Gasoline	3657 cm³	242 hp	178 kW	242 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
3.7 MT	Gasoline	3657 cm³	242 hp	178 kW	242 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
3.7 MT	Gasoline	3657 cm³	242 hp	178 kW	242 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
3.5 AT	Gasoline	3500 cm³	220 hp	162 kW	305 N⋅m	Automatic	AWD
3.7 AT	Gasoline	3657 cm³	242 hp	178 kW	242 N⋅m	Automatic	AWD

Pickup single-cab — Chevrolet Colorado Engines and Transmissions

Pickup single-cab Chevrolet Colorado Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
2.8 MT	Gasoline	2800 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	250 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.8 AT	Gasoline	2800 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	250 N⋅m	Automatic	AWD
2.8 MT	Gasoline	2800 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	250 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.8 AT	Gasoline	2800 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	250 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.9 MT	Gasoline	2921 cm³	188 hp	138 kW	258 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.9 AT	Gasoline	2921 cm³	188 hp	138 kW	258 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.9 MT	Gasoline	2921 cm³	188 hp	138 kW	258 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.9 AT	Gasoline	2921 cm³	188 hp	138 kW	258 N⋅m	Automatic	AWD
3.5 MT	Gasoline	3500 cm³	220 hp	162 kW	305 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
3.5 AT	Gasoline	3500 cm³	220 hp	162 kW	305 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
3.5 MT	Gasoline	3500 cm³	220 hp	162 kW	305 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
3.5 AT	Gasoline	3500 cm³	220 hp	162 kW	305 N⋅m	Automatic	AWD
3.7 MT	Gasoline	3657 cm³	242 hp	178 kW	242 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
3.7 AT	Gasoline	3657 cm³	242 hp	178 kW	242 N⋅m	Automatic	AWD
3.7 MT	Gasoline	3657 cm³	242 hp	178 kW	242 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
5.3 AT	Gasoline	5300 cm³	300 hp	221 kW	449 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
5.3 AT	Gasoline	5300 cm³	300 hp	221 kW	449 N⋅m	Automatic	AWD
5.3 MT	Gasoline	5300 cm³	300 hp	221 kW	449 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
5.3 MT	Gasoline	5300 cm³	300 hp	221 kW	449 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
3.7 AT	Gasoline	3657 cm³	242 hp	178 kW	242 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD

Pickup 1.5-cab — Chevrolet Colorado Engines and Transmissions

Pickup 1.5-cab Chevrolet Colorado Engines and Transmissions
Modification	Engine type	Engine capacity	Maximum power	Maximum power, kw	Maximum torque N⋅m	Transmission	Type of drive
2.8 MT	Gasoline	2800 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	250 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
2.8 AT	Gasoline	2800 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	250 N⋅m	Automatic	AWD
2.8 MT	Gasoline	2800 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	250 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.8 AT	Gasoline	2800 cm³	175 hp	129 kW	250 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
3.5 MT	Gasoline	3500 cm³	220 hp	162 kW	305 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
3.5 AT	Gasoline	3500 cm³	220 hp	162 kW	305 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
3.5 MT	Gasoline	3500 cm³	220 hp	162 kW	305 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
3.5 AT	Gasoline	3500 cm³	220 hp	162 kW	305 N⋅m	Automatic	AWD
3.7 MT	Gasoline	3657 cm³	242 hp	178 kW	242 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
3.7 AT	Gasoline	3657 cm³	242 hp	178 kW	242 N⋅m	Automatic	AWD
3.7 MT	Gasoline	3657 cm³	242 hp	178 kW	242 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
5.3 AT	Gasoline	5300 cm³	300 hp	221 kW	449 N⋅m	Automatic	AWD
5.3 MT	Gasoline	5300 cm³	300 hp	221 kW	449 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
5.3 MT	Gasoline	5300 cm³	300 hp	221 kW	449 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.9 AT	Gasoline	2921 cm³	188 hp	138 kW	258 N⋅m	Automatic	AWD
2.9 AT	Gasoline	2921 cm³	188 hp	138 kW	258 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
2.9 MT	Gasoline	2921 cm³	188 hp	138 kW	258 N⋅m	Manual	AWD
2.9 MT	Gasoline	2921 cm³	188 hp	138 kW	258 N⋅m	Manual	RWD
5.3 AT	Gasoline	5300 cm³	300 hp	221 kW	449 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD
3.7 AT	Gasoline	3657 cm³	242 hp	178 kW	242 N⋅m	Automatic	RWD

Chevrolet Colorado Dimensions

Pickup double-cab — Chevrolet Colorado Dimensions

Pickup double-cab Chevrolet Colorado Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Ground clearance, minimum
5.3 AT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	Not provided	Not provided
5.3 AT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	Not provided	Not provided
5.3 MT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	Not provided	Not provided
5.3 MT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	Not provided	Not provided
2.8 AT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	Not provided	Not provided
2.8 AT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	Not provided	Not provided
2.8 MT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	Not provided	Not provided
2.8 MT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	Not provided	Not provided
2.9 AT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	1688 kg	196 mm
2.9 AT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	1824 kg	264 mm
2.9 MT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	1809 kg	264 mm
2.9 MT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	1673 kg	196 mm
3.5 AT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	Not provided	Not provided
3.5 MT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	Not provided	Not provided
3.5 MT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	Not provided	Not provided
3.7 AT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	Not provided	Not provided
3.7 MT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	Not provided	Not provided
3.7 MT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	Not provided	Not provided
3.5 AT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	Not provided	Not provided
3.7 AT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	Not provided	Not provided

Pickup single-cab — Chevrolet Colorado Dimensions

Pickup single-cab Chevrolet Colorado Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Ground clearance, minimum
2.8 MT	4877 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	2824 mm	Not provided	Not provided
2.8 AT	4877 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	2824 mm	Not provided	Not provided
2.8 MT	4877 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	2824 mm	Not provided	Not provided
2.8 AT	4877 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	2824 mm	Not provided	Not provided
2.9 MT	4877 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	2824 mm	1527 kg	196 mm
2.9 AT	4877 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	2824 mm	1542 kg	196 mm
2.9 MT	4877 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	2824 mm	1671 kg	258 mm
2.9 AT	4877 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	2824 mm	1686 kg	258 mm
3.5 MT	4877 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	2824 mm	Not provided	Not provided
3.5 AT	4877 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	2824 mm	Not provided	Not provided
3.5 MT	4877 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	2824 mm	Not provided	Not provided
3.5 AT	4877 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	2824 mm	Not provided	Not provided
3.7 MT	4877 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	2824 mm	Not provided	Not provided
3.7 AT	4877 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	2824 mm	Not provided	Not provided
3.7 MT	4877 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	2824 mm	Not provided	Not provided
5.3 AT	4877 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	2824 mm	Not provided	Not provided
5.3 AT	4877 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	2824 mm	Not provided	Not provided
5.3 MT	4877 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	2824 mm	Not provided	Not provided
5.3 MT	4877 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	2824 mm	Not provided	Not provided
3.7 AT	4877 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	2824 mm	Not provided	Not provided

Pickup 1.5-cab — Chevrolet Colorado Dimensions

Pickup 1.5-cab Chevrolet Colorado Dimensions
Modification	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Ground clearance, minimum
2.8 MT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	Not provided	Not provided
2.8 AT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	Not provided	Not provided
2.8 MT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	Not provided	Not provided
2.8 AT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	Not provided	Not provided
3.5 MT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	Not provided	Not provided
3.5 AT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	Not provided	Not provided
3.5 MT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	Not provided	Not provided
3.5 AT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	Not provided	Not provided
3.7 MT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	Not provided	Not provided
3.7 AT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	Not provided	Not provided
3.7 MT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	Not provided	Not provided
5.3 AT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	Not provided	Not provided
5.3 MT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	Not provided	Not provided
5.3 MT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	Not provided	Not provided
2.9 AT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	1774 kg	264 mm
2.9 AT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	1629 kg	196 mm
2.9 MT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	1759 kg	264 mm
2.9 MT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	1614 kg	196 mm
5.3 AT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	Not provided	Not provided
3.7 AT	5260 mm	1727 mm	1651 mm	3200 mm	Not provided	Not provided