2017 Chevy Colorado V6 vs GMC Canyon Diesel Drag Race, Towing, MPG & 0-60 MPH Review

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[@securedlocksmith]

I got a GMC Canyon diesel and recently towed a 5,500lbs toy hauler dry weight and had 3 quads that each weigh about 400lbs plus camping gear and 2 pasangers . I was maxed out at 7500. It drove like a champ and I also drove through the grapevine out in Cali and it didn’t struggle at all. And that’s a really steep hill! I averaged 12mpg . The 2.8 diesel is great at towing

[@uriahjeremiah174]

I realize it is kinda off topic but does anyone know of a good site to watch newly released series online?

[@chrismair8161]

It does It is supposed to Job! Mine is a 2018 Black sleeper. Mallett Blower and 3 inch Cat Back exhaust. It Growls at me when I wake him. 435hp@5000rpm All wheel selective drive. Your Done! Function. Fast and Furious (Getting paid.) Or just old reliable. Mine went from $42Grand to a $65Grand in the same Month. Cash.

[@WokeConsciousness]

What was your MPG on that trip

[@PumaPete]

I bought the GMC diesel back in 2016. I couldn’t be happier! Never even considered the gas engine. I towed 5000 pounds on the highway and got close to 20mpg over a long haul. I was only going 60 but to get anywhere near 20 while towing is amazing. At almost 100K on my canyon now and still running great! I would buy another one in a heartbeat! The torque this little truck has is great! It also gets close to 30mpg without towing. I don’t care if it’s slower than the gas guzzler! I get 550 miles to a tank

[@JamesWindland]

Don't forget that the diesel will have more residual value also, when you sell it you will get most of the money you paid for the diesel option back. No one ever seems to figure in this.

[@danthebig__z4852]

Mel Laknanurak why are you trading your canyon for a f150? just asking.

[@Leggir]

James Windland I'm hoping to get 400,000 miles. So I doubt it'd make much difference for resale.

[@mwardyn]

Although this is true, it is also more expensive upfront. Almost everything with a higher MSRP new is going to have better resale value than its cheaper variant. In my area diesel is $0.50 more a gallon, so the fuel economy difference doesn't really make up for much. I guess it all comes down to where you live and whether or not you plan on towing a lot. With that being said, i would like a Duramax version myself.

[@JuanGarcia-zq5tp]

The new Civic is huge by the way. The rear seat is more spacious than a Cadillac CTS.

[@camaro_kyle6851]

Juan Garcia stop taking crack

[@TheMYUZ3]

A regular fuel mileage test without a trailer would have been nice too

[@JohnMFlores]

Good stuff as always. FYI, the Decibel scale is logarithmic, so a truck that is 3 decibels louder than another truck is actually twice as loud.

[@NavySturmGewehr]

I really enjoy the playfulness and chemistry that comes from a long day driving together!

[@williamhugelmeyer2702]

Great job on this show guys! You really highlighted real world use between gas and diesel.

[@lowry2822]

i'm not sure if i understood they said if you didn't tow it would jump from 45k to 80k to make up the cost difference. The diesel gets better mpg in both towing and not towing so i don't understand how the number magically increased? You would be saving money via mpgs either way.

[@xb10hazardx]

I love My Canyon! Thanks TFL for great content you guys release, always fun to watch you guys doing your thing. Cheers!

[@TFLtruck]

+xb10hazardx You are most welcome.

[@chico1014]

The GMC is quieter because it's a Denali and has much more sound deadening

[@oldretireddude]

I was thinking this also. Not an apples to apples comparison. Otherwise keep up the good work FTL & Mr Truck.

[@bgd73]

the v6 is a weeble wobble. You could hear a straining one coming around a mountain. I noticed the quickfire 87 octane is as far as they go..can't even send it a full stroke of fuel.

[@Encourageable]

Victor Milani they both have the same sound deadening: thick glass, inset doors, wheel well treatment, and liquid applied sound deadening. It's just because the diesel has so much more torque that it doesn't have to struggle with a load - it's just the nature of diesels. You can't go wrong with either one - each has its own strengths and weakness.

[@sic22l]

Diesel has more sound insulation in the Colorado as well. I also kept steady 1750 rpm while the V6 was running between 3300 and 4500 rpm. That's a massive difference.

[@SineOccasu]

For sound testing they should pit the Denali version of the Diesel and Gas against each other

[@agaad22]

I'd get a diesel if it were possible to get one under $30k like the v6 with discounts/rebates. $35k+ for a midsize truck is crazy, I'll spend the money on a full size truck at that price point.

[@southhillfarm2795]

Guys, thanks for your service of providing information on trucks you test. I have left what some may say negative comments in the past but after some thought I don't think they are negative but are a real concern for a lot of tradesmen that want to buy base, efficient trucks and then when they go to shop for one at a dealership are disappointed that they have to buy so much upsell options that it actually penalizes the potential consumer from buying a fuel efficient vehicle. This of course is by design and I am honing in especially on a great product which is the GMC Canyon/Colorado. I always install a canopy on my truck and carry around 100 - 175kg of tools, which is were the diesel really shines because even on the V6 gas engine as good as it is will always consider the truck to be under load and the cylinder deactivation may be a useless feature with no fuel efficient mode to activate. But to get the diesel with the 4WD option I would have to go pretty high end to get a diesel which should be available with a base model. Can you help get the word to GM that there are lots of tradesmen that want the basic work truck with the diesel? GM can use economies of scale on a base line 4WD with a diesel and seek that package just like they sell the 4 door packages to people that never use the 4 doors. Please help!!

[@TFLtruck]

+South Hill Farm Thank you for the feedback!

[@MultiPurposeReviewer]

6:25 I loved the way Andre said "Yes! Victorious!" It just sounded so full-bodied with the Russian accent.

[@Rollin_Heavy_Steel]

When Kent was pumping diesel, I saw him look at his watch and I thought "Whoa look at his shirt!!" Haha giving James May a run for his money...great content guys love it!!!

[@TFLtruck]

+Xander Noaxl Kent has his very own style. Thanks!

[@PlaneSaddles]

Towing drag race sounds awesome!

[@sic22l]

Diesel would loose as well. It was not meant to be a drag racer.

[@andy474x]

National average for diesel is usually 30-ish cents more per gallon of diesel. Although diesel seems to lag behind gas by at least a week when prices change. For that reason the gas vs diesel choice is almost negligible financially. Diesel is clearly the choice for frequent towing, but the gas truck is a great commuter right up there with the diesel - drive mine around 50 miles a day and love the new v6 and 8spd.

[@houseofdiesel]

Most people that are buying the diesel are commuters with a 20-30% advantage for the diesel freeway not to mention our motor will last longer since it achieves this at 1700-1900 rpm.

[@davidcobarruvias4185]

Chevron gas station diesel and gas are the same price

[@silverplata9253]

Faltaría hacerla ahora con la nueva Colorado. 😎 gracias excelente canal..!👍

[@UltraSS-nj8kd]

so what is the mpg unloaded/loaded, 0-60, on the 2017 colorado 8-speed afm V6 308hp, vs 2016 colorado 6-speed 1st gen V6 305hp. id like to see if the newer one is improved that much

[@8180634]

I wonder how much elevation affected the results? The turbo diesel should be at or near full output but surely the normally aspirated gas engine was down a bit compared to sea level. Great comparison though, you answered a ton of questions I had about the differences between the two engines.

[@thompsona10625]

I have the Duramax in my ZR2 and it really does pull effortlessly. Even pulling a 1996 4x4 Chevy Silverado with a plow on top of a 2500lb lowboy trailer, the Duramax made it look easy. She goes into 6th gear and the converter locks and it just pulls without any RPMs and it’s quite. Great little motor.

[@Karl427]

I'd like to see this test done with the heavy duty trucks with a max weight trailer for the gas truck

[@xXBurntBaconXx]

Could you guys do an Ike Gauntlet run, but with a manual transmission? I think it would be kinda interesting to see. Uphill, while towing a load, with a manual. What would be the best way to get it going?

[@jseliga96]

Love the videos, you guys are my source for anything with pick ups but you should add at the end other costs that come into diesels that effect cost to maintain them, more oil for every oil change, def, diesels are heavier so overtime tires wear quicker

[@TFLtruck]

+jseliga96 Thank you for the feedback!

[@mischief007]

I made this comparison almost a year ago as well, compared it to a Chevy gas 1/2 ton and Dodge gas and diesel. After taking in the extra maintenance on the diesel, I went with a full size 1/2 ton gas. I did it over 5 years and the diesels were just not as cost effective as they used to be, even with the higher MPG numbers. MPG numbers are not the only thing these days to consider when buying a vehicle.

[@k.tucker2011]

i told you the v6 camaro engine having colorado trail boss was fast. but maybe juuust maybe this new 2017 colorado is faster. its why i wanted to see it in the last drag race you guys did. good vid

[@David-rx2to]

In central FL, diesel fuel costs more than gasoline, so for me, the break even mileage for the premium charged for diesel would probably go over 100k instead of the roughly 70k you guesstimated. Another factor to consider...diesel maintenance is more expensive vs.the same on a gas engine...how about doing a followup video by going through the owners manual and getting quotes from a local dealer to price out each and every prescribed maintenance for each truck to say 100k? Then considering purchase price and resale value, say five years from now, make a big picture view of the total cost of ownership.

[@michaeldill6035]

Would be interested in seeing the same test with a cheap tuner on the diesel. +50hp and +80ft-lb. I think I'm sold on the diesel.

[@8180634]

Those tuners make me a little nervous. My understanding is the diesel torque in stock trim is right at the rating for the transmission (369 ft lb), and the electronics have a torque limiting feature to be sure the motor doesn't over do it. Someone with more knowledge please correct me if I'm mistaken. But if this is the case, then adding 80ft lb on top of that can't be good for the service life of the transmission.

[@WBOS72]

Gasser has a huge advantage not being choked down by emissions equipment. I will take the gasser.

[@ozgultekin6100]

Will you guys PLEASE test 2017 Hyundai SANTA FE XL in one of your channels? Thank you!

[@powderriver2424]

I just noticed that the nozzle for the diesel was dribbling, I hate that and I always take extra precaution to prevent that. Nothing worse than diesel stains under the fill.

[@denisleblanc4506]

I know neither of these are really off-road trucks but I wonder. Around here, with light off-roading, just putting along on tight trails, it's not unusual to see 10-15 mpg in the course of a long day. What would be the difference between the diesel and gas in these circumstances? Would the EPA city rating give an indication?

[@The_Osprey]

Eighty-seven octane is the norm for regular unleaded for most of the country but in reality you should be able to use the 85 octane if that is what is available in your area. That octane is that low because you are at altitude in a lower oxygen environment so knocking or detonation is not likely to be an issue.

[@truculent2086]

Invincible Osprey yep. In the video notice he hesitates on choosing the gas octane. At altitude 85 runs great and at times is over 70 cents cheaper than diesel. Mostly the only people using 87 in Colorado are from low altitude and unaware. Finally keep in mind you are only 1 tank of bad diesel away from a multi thousand dollar repair bill. Been there done that!

[@deere3321]

I have a 2016 Colorado, V6. On mostly flat roads towing 1800 lbs I get low 16's running 65.

[@timgile8144]

Did the V6 gas motor vehicle have the 3.42:1 axle like the Diesel? A straight up colorado has, I believe, a 3.09:1 axle ratio.

[@MrPlymouth88]

Everyone says topping off your vehicle is bad so is it OK if I wait 30 seconds and let it click one more time?

[@SoCal_rnr]

Bitter Sweet Situation with the GMC diesels. sweet in how it performs. bitter in that it's ballpark 47k. Honestly they need a base truck with the optional Diesel. I have not found anything in my area like that and they're selling so well they don't have to even take orders

[@carverindian]

Regarding the Diesel 4-cylinder being that it has 180 hp can it plow snow with out burning up trans?

[@AveryExcavating]

Would like to know your calculations based on the 3/4-1ton diesel vs gas cost of ownership. I figure it takes 200k to break even on the cost of full size diesels.

[@AveryExcavating]

wow that seems like a lot. how many miles? I know my 13 duramax gets an overall average of 15.5 all year driving mine from highway unloaded, city unloaded and higheway/city loaded averaging 16k trailer weight to 24-26k gross. I figure thats pretty good for an average based on the work load for it.

[@Foxboss9]

like always, we all want to know the bottom line.. do a mock estimate of mixed towing and empty driving. add the initial purchase price difference and the additional cost of recommended maintenance of the diesel and the additional cost of gas price vs diesel fuel cost.. don't forget the ever so popular DEF... Now tell us how many miles or years we would have to own the Diesel to make the additional cost payoff..

[@adtheman274]

Foxboss9 After 7 years of usage is where the benefits of a Diesel engine are favorable based on my shopping decision between a Ford F150 Ecoboost 3.5 vs Ram 1500 Ecodiesel. I went with the Ford figuring no matter which vehicle I choose...7 years from now I'd have maintenance issues regardless or I'd upgrade vehicles.

[@hotwheels8092]

Calculating those results x 100 gallons you ll run 870 miles with gas, and 1270 with diesel! Towing of course, without trailer the 2.8 has to give a little more than 30/gallon, gas engine I believe around 20/gallon. Just awesome 👏🏼

[@chuckcamarcefilmsstudios3801]

I only go for the 3.6L V6 on The Chevy Colorado ZR2 because gasoline can obviously go faster than diesel, also I would totally recommend the Gas more to the Off Roads because it's lighter and faster, that's what I would use the 3.6L V6 on ZR2 Colorado. Other than that I would pick diesel on other trims like the Z71, and the LT model (Except the ZR2)

[@wes326]

I have a 2016 Colorado with the V6 and 6-speed trans. I pull a 4500# travel trailer at 60 mph and get about 11-12 mpg. I think 70 mph is a bit fast to safely pull a trailer. I wish I had the diesel even though diesel prices are much higher now. Another benefit to the diesel is the increased driving range (40%) over the gas motor. I do like my truck as an everyday driver, however. Thanks for the comparison.

[@hlfpsttomorrow93]

Forgot to add the cost of def, the maintenance cost difference, the cost to plug the truck in during the winter, anti gel, and the cost of o2 sensors since deletes are no longer readily available

[@Bpf1893]

The diesel is worth it IMO. Better towing, better MPGs, longer engine life, significantly better resale, and it’s cooler/different.

[@dzelpwr]

I like the real world mileage comparison here, the video is well done (as always). This is also where I advocate not only telling MPGs, but maybe also use gallons per 100 miles (rest of the world uses liters per 100 km). The reason why is it makes it a lot easier to do the mental math on how much money and actual fuel you're saving. To the brain it's a much more linear expression. 4 MPGs to those of us who drive highly efficient small cars that can exceed 40 MPG doesn't seem like much because, well, here's the example. At 40 MPG, you use exactly 2.5 gallons to go 100 miles. If you have a car that gets 44 MPG instead, you use 2.27 gallons to go 100 miles. Less than a quarter gallon difference to go 100 miles, of course that will add up over an entire tank and the lifetime of the vehicle, but realistically the difference is small. However, when we look at these two trucks towing, 4 MPG difference is a much more massive fuel saving. The gas truck at 8.7 MPG would burn almost 11.5 gallons to only go 100 miles. The diesel at 12.7 MPG uses 7.87 gallons, or a savings of 3.63 gallons over 100 miles. Multiply that by your per gallon fuel price and your brain very easily can latch onto how much of a difference this really is. It's kind of clunky to say gallons per 100 miles, but the expression is so much easier for the brain to wrap itself around what the fuel savings really are.

[@dylanscott6614]

Would love a diesel GMC canyon in that darker red color. Such a nice truck. I would say it's the nicest of the mid size truck

[@steve841]

One point. I have a 19 with the diesel. I’ve seen 45 mpg. Never would the gas engine come close to that. So the cost recovery over time is much better than you hint at in the video. But, good info all the way around.

[@madcratebuilder]

Thanks for the drag race. It's obvious the V6 is not much faster than the baby Max. I'm ordering a 18 zr2 and have been flipping back and fourth on gas or diesel. This is going to be my first diesel in 50+ years of driving trucks.

[@rocketman3776]

How does a diesel motor cost $3700-$11,000 as options when the material cost is only about $300-2000 for upgrade drivetrain and power train? Is this price gouging due to emissions penalties? The mini Duramax was already in production and being used in other Countries so I don't understand any inflation arguments with new factory equipment and space either. Can someone help me understand the value in inflated Diesel engines?

[@bradhaines3142]

well its not just the engine its the entire fuel system, exhaust system, and basically everything connected to it has to be different. 11000 is highway robbery, but 3-5000 is completely reasonable for the engineering involved

[@DanielTojcic]

I think it's logical that you do another race while towing 😎

[@robm3357]

The diesel will still lose badly The high rpm of the gas engine is why it is faster. More HP Even an unloaded tractor trailer is not fast or (quick) but can pull a big load . Low RPM torque.....

[@chipevans8239]

An unloaded semi without a trailer is fast af…

[@MMA-gb6to]

Hi, TFLTruck, are you planning to test the 2017 chevy express with 2.8 diesel? Thanks.

[@TFLtruck]

+Roger MA We asked for this van, but it's not yet available

[@MMA-gb6to]

Thanks. IMO the old van looks better, if GM can put in a small diesel and 4x4 it would be perfect.

[@lilfear]

NICE INVICTA GRAND DIVER...you should go on the cruise

[@JamesSmith-fl2ky]

Love Mr Truck's tweed vest. Where is it from?

[@MrTruckTV]

It's Schaefer

[@wandalllither2452]

Anyone tried 2.8 with veggie oil? Duramax 6.6 2002 quite fine with it... just curious ...

[@JeansZi]

Here in Thailand, Chevy Colorado is only available with 2.5l and 2.8l Duramax diesel engines, no gas engine by the way. But I would really want a 3.6l V6 to be available here.

[@gnarstypow]

Does the Denali have extra sound insulation? GM has added it to top end trucks in the past

[@sic22l]

It has more because of a diesel engine (it applies to the Colorado Diesel as well). But the rev difference is what matters.

[@jeremysmith9868]

I have really enjoyed my 2016 Canyon SLE with Duramax. I am getting between 27 and 28 mpg commuting to work and back. Although the oil change costs more, it doesn't require to be changed as often and my mechanic throws in a free DEF refill with every oil change. The best mpg that I have gotten is 31.4 over 450 miles. Towing, I got 20 mpg on a trip half-way across the country. During which, I got great performance towing through the Appalachian Mountains. It climbed the hills with no problems and the engine brake maintained my speed on the downhill side. I have one question though. Would the 20 in rims on the Denali be hurting the fuel millage and towing performance on this years TFL tests? It seems to be lacking a little from last years tests.

[@jeremysmith9868]

I forgot to mention the interior comforts which I feel are better than what you can get in a $40K full sized truck.

[@horaciolopez7721]

Jeremy Smith I don't think the weight difference the 18's and 20's are not that much. As they come from the manufacturer with those numbers in mind for an engineering stand point. Btw you are getting some great numbers and would recommend looking at a tuner I'd have not already. The size difference of rim might be effecting the mpg on the diesel by 1 at max. If they were aftermarket rims not from the chevy or gmc then I would expect them to weight more.

[@shawnpark7620]

I can vouch for the mpg...just bought a '18 All Terrain Canyon Diesel 4x4 in Alberta, Canada and drove through the mountains to the West coast....averaged 7-7.5 liters/100kms, or approx. 31-33mpg. Impressive.

[@rondonato7443]

Ultimate question, for everyday use and towing a 6,000 lb rv 4 or 5 times a year, is the diesel worth the extra cost? Seems for general daily driving the v6 would suffice.

[@notyou1760]

Great head-to-head, guys.

[@kevinvoyer5053]

Ok here I am again guys! Just about a year later than last time, with an update. We have now had the CrewCab V6,4x4, Colorado, for just over a year now, with not one problem or issues at all in the first 12,000 miles. But we have traded the Wolf Pup 16FQ, a 4,000 lbs gross travel trailer, in on a 2020 Grey Wolf 24JS, that rated as high as just over 7,000 lbs. but empty is just over 4,500 lbs, but as high as we ever go, at just around 5,800 lbs with EVERYTHING we need. We never have more than 10 gals in the fresh water tank, because we don’t do much boondocking, we mostly camp at any one of the wonderful State Parks, that are all over our Beautiful Country, that normally have power and water hookups, some have campsite sewer hookups. So we very rarely travel with anything more than half a black tank, or grey tank contents. We drink an cook with bottled water, not taking any chances in getting sick. So how does the Colorado handle the new trailer ? So far, where ever we have been? With ease, sure the average mileage has gone down, from 11-15, to 8-11 mpg, but at no time have I had the need to run “floored” to stay at the speed limits. Of course we have not yet traveled in The Mountains. In a few months we are planning a 2-3 month trip cross Country, where I know The Mountains await us, but at no time will we be in a hurry, plus I still don’t use Tow/Haul all that much, even with the newer 8 speed. The empty mileage just cruising/commuting around has stayed at 17-20 city depending on how traffic goes, with 22-26 highway at the speed limits of 70, or 65. With another all time high of 32 mpg! On a long stretch of level mostly straight 2/4 lane Florida County Road, that went on for about 40 miles, at 40-45 mph with the Cruise Control set. That was also able to achieve 15.5 mpg on that same road, later on with the new trailer at 5,200 lbs on the way home, on that County Rd., instead of the highway, just to see how it would do! With the Cruise Control set at the same 40-45 mph, at 40 mph in 6th gear at 1,700 rpms, to 6th gear at 1,900 rpms. Not bad at all! I met a fellow camper in that campground that had a diesel Colorado and a trailer as heavy as mine, that told me coming cross country, running over Wolf Creek Pass in CO, his little diesel walked over that hill at 55 mph at 2,100 rpm’s, he could have gone faster, but the trans heat got a little high so he backed out!

[@robm3357]

I can’t believe they have the tow rating for the gas engine so high Considering how high the rpm is while towing. How long would that motor last? What amount of wear is taking place? GM screwed up with the length of stoke on the gas engine. The max torque is to high in the rpm range.

[@grin64]

what was the milage empty? I'm thinking about getting the diesel I drive 100 miles on Highway everyday.

[@snwman91]

I get 32 mpg at 60mph I've got 31 inch Cooper st maxx tires which are off road oriented. Get 27 at 70.

[@robhuddleston6853]

What is the diesel fuel mileage at 55mph? That's the maximum speed allowed while towing in California.

[@Propelled]

Rob Huddleston and no one, but no one, ever drives 55 in Kalifornistan.

[@ExtinctSS]

I think it's very important to talk about the diesel being at around 2k rpm vs the gas at 4.5k rpm. On that basis alone the diesel is the better utility vehicle, metal is metal is metal. It's over double the revolutions for the gas powered motor to do the same work. Fuel economy be damned. This is why diesel runs forever. Lower rpms. Might not be as fast, but it's always gonna run longer.

[@bepis126]

Nice video. Proved again that diesel is the truck to get to tow. But the gas engine is a cheaper option and better for those that just need a truck with a bed.

[@richardziemies2974]

Sup Schmuck I have a 1500 regular cab Chevy truck longed with topper. Has a v6,6speed auto cruise air am Fm radio regular cab work truck. with locking diff 2wheel drive. cost me 18,500dollars. goes good in semi deep snow with hills. just a delivery truck is all I need.

[@compactc9]

I paid about 2/3 more for my used Ram with a Cummins that I would have for the same truck with a 6.4L Hemi! 😫😧 but like you say, the heavy duty diesels do cost a lot more over the gas ones!!

[@Apeekachu]

How much weight was in there?

[@williambell6975]

Who has 85 octane gasoline? Our standard gas is 87 octane and we also have 89 and 93. I wondered why I read in owner's manuals it would state that 85 octane is sometimes available, but should not be used.

[@Mixwell1983]

William Bell because in high altitudes you need lower octane since lower octane is more easily combustible and the air is thinner at higher altitudes. That is why.

[@getmomoney90]

Do u have to purchase D.E.F also with the Duramax Diesel..

[@jchast1980]

Yes

[@juddadam2]

sometimes a tow button/ mode will cause truck not to go into overdrive

[@markstaggs7342]

I just bought a 2016 chevy Colorado z71 off road four wheel drive with twenty four thousand miles and I really love this truck

[@robertpawelek]

How much did you pay for your rig? Congrats BTW

[@markstaggs7342]

@@robertpawelek it was almost thirty thousand, but this truck is still brand new not a blemish on it no where its loaded I reall love this truck I highly recommend it ,my nephew is a ford man but he saw mine and just bought a 2020 and he's like me he loves it

[@robertpawelek]

@@markstaggs7342 I've been looking at the Canyon and Colorado myself. I have yet to test drive one but hope to soon. In my mind, it would be more than capable enough for what I need in a truck. The full size models are far too big (and only getting bigger). Based on the reviews the Ranger has received on YT, it seems as though GM/Chevy has a better overall product.

[@davva360]

Where I live Diesel costs 40 cents per gallon more than 87 octane regular gas. So the problem you have with a diesel is you can never make up for that initial cost difference. Yes you get better mpg, but the fuel cost difference negates the mpg benefit. That said if you are towing heavy and often diesel is a better experience, it is just not cheaper.

[@jlen82]

Diesel costs more than gas where I live.

[@jlen82]

the gas station by my house regular gas 87oc is 2.41 and diesel is 2.99

[@seanklein4139]

You guys should do a ulitimate affordable truck challenge older models at about $10000

[@SoundgardenMan]

Diesel is $0.40 higher here in New England right now.Makes it tough to justify the $3700 option. Wish it wasn't so.

[@RyaMarshall]

wow! In Los Angeles diesel is about $0.20 lower.

[@YourCommentatorhere]

Yeah he's right over here in New England diesel is always higher then gas and we live by a lot of things so we don't have to drive 30 miles to go to the store only like 5 so it's kind of obvious to go for the gas if you don't tow a lot however I would prefer the diesel since it's so cool and unique

[@blakegarner3719]

Not anymore. Diesel is now .30 yo.50 cents for per gallon than super unleaded due to the new .20 cent per gallon gas tax. Sucks because I was going to buy the ZR2 diesel. Not anymore.

[@Ghotra121]

Starkzy yeah, diesels are efficient and high on mileage these days.. better torque makes effortless drive...

[@mowcowbell]

Diesel is also $0.40 higher here in Okla, smack in the middle of the oil patch. I agree it's tough to justify a $3700 + $0.40 per gal + DEF of the diesel.

[@RyaMarshall]

I have the Colorado babyMax and my highway mpg is 36mpg Between 20-50 mph the MPG varies from 30-45 mpg not respectively My life time average of almost 17,000 miles is 23.7mpg, but I drive a lot of short city and traffic drives. (I live in Los Angeles) Now my truck is a 4x2, Crew Cab, long bed, Z71, the 4x2 give me an advantage of a few mpg. Also, the 4x4 is not rated to tow at 7,700 only the 4x2. The 4x4 is 7,600, I believe or 7,500, very small difference. The diesel accepts B20 fuel. Price too! I bought mine for $33,000 purchase price. The MSRP was $36,6XX not $44K I did not add any attachments or spray on bedliner. It is cheaper to buy a spray on somewhere else, no stereo Bose, no NAV because all of the radios have Android auto and the Apple version.

[@lo1bo2]

I remember being surprised seeing 85 octane when driving through Colorado a couple years ago.

[@0HOON0]

Naturally aspirated engines can run on lower octane fuel at high altitude with no ill effects. Forced induction engines should always be run on the recommended grade regardless of elevation.

[@BrenttheGreat]

I was hoping for a drag race towing.

[@horaciolopez7721]

As of now they allow for B20 or 20% biodiesel.

[@vburke1]

I have no idea what was going on with the V6 but I never had to wind a gas engine to 4500 sustained to tow anything within the truck rating on a flat more or less level road, V6 or V8.

[@sequoia464]

To me, the results are a bit puzzling for the V6 - if you look at the video at 9:28, the computer shows the truck running at 12.6 MPG at 35.4 miles into the 66 mile test run. This means to me that they then got under 5 MPG for the last 31 miles of the run for this to average out to 8.7? This same truck got 4.9 MPG going up the Ike test. Something doesn't add up here. I understand that the onboard computers can be inaccurate - but this is a huge differential. I know that my '15 Colorado V6, pulling my 5600 #, 8' wide trailer consistently gets close to 12.5 MPG - even pulling through Wyoming and Utah - usually running 3000 RPM or under. Of course the diesel MPG also seems low compared to what my Son in Law gets pulling his 6000 # trailer with his diesel Colorado. Heavy winds were mentioned, I'm surmising they were behind these MPG numbers? Other explanation is the first half of the run could have been downhill slightly - wind at the back, return trip looks slightly uphill, maybe fighting the wind this direction?

[@jimhamilton2985]

vburke1 winds play a huge factor when towing. I just towed a 3200# camper from Denver to buena vista Colorado, 350 miles round trip. Vehicle was a Silverado 1500 v6 standard cab work truck. Same engine as the canyon. Many of those miles were 3800rpms or so on flat ground. Computer said 14mpg but when i did the math at the pump it was 12.5. Hills were WOT too and would not accelerate above 50mph.

[@vburke1]

Seriously underpowered, got it.

[@bradleydecker4861]

Can you run e85 in the v6 Colorado? Just curious

[@jchast1980]

No

[@micahsmith1523]

Boys looking like they are coming off the sauce today, all banged up ha ha.

[@boss123400]

Correction factor for elevation 15%. 7.93 - 15% = 6.74 for all you folks who want to know at sea level.

[@boss123400]

Frank Columbo Oh, hush your mouth, dumbo.

[@boss123400]

Frank Columbo I guess you'll let a person lie to you over and over and not figure out that the person is a liar. You're not smarter than the generals, investigator.

[@docloco83]

Is there a MPG comparison without towing?

[@TFLtruck]

+M. Cas No, but we ran a 2016 Canyon Diesel empty last year on this same loop, and it was the most efficient truck we ever tested: 32 MPG.

[@moltonwolf1785]

Mine ran great on bio20

[@kane6106]

I think they'd sell more diesel trucks if they let the base model have it. It would be such a good little work truck then. Who the hell is going to buy a 45k mid-size truck to beat the snot out of it? At that point I'd rather just get the HD lol.

[@thomasbishop9098]

If you paid 45 K, you must have checked darn near every box, because you can get a very nice Z-71 4x4 crewcab long bed diesel for less than 42K. Who pays MSRP anyway? Same truck I quoted can be had for 37K or less. But I do agree, they should make it available in the work truck.

[@kjrehberg]

For that kind of money, I'd spend get the gasoline GMC top trim or the gasoline GMC Denali. I'll eat the extra cost for the lower mileage.

[@tzwc3571]

I don't know $3,500 more for a diesel+ cost of def + extra for diesel it's a hard sell for small work truck ownership.

[@techware7]

can buy a brand new silverado 1500 LTZ crew cab with a 6.5 bed towing package for 36k. Who in the world would spend 37k on a colorado? lol

[@pdaddy8288]

In the southern states diesel costs as much if not more than premium gas so the V6, even though less mileage, would still be cheaper to operate.

[@OverlandTT]

Funny, your fuel pump are unleaded in black and diesel in green, in the uk that's opposite.

[@juliussd5901]

Same in Mexico.

[@jacobabbott9562]

That baby duramax has as much power as my 6.9 idi!

[@scrimmy6969]

Here in Florida diesel is .10 to .15 cents more a gallon than 87 octane gasoline.

[@8180634]

Now 3 years later, diesel in my area (S. FL) is a good bit cheaper than the cheap gas. I think it was 20c cheaper last time I filled up.

[@scrimmy6969]

@@8180634 I am in S Florida also. I paid $2.59 for diesel yesterday. 87 octane is around $2.27 a gallon.

[@8180634]

@@scrimmy6969 it must vary a lot by locally. Edit-> looking around on a gas price app, within a few miles diesel varies by about 40c. At some stations gas is cheaper, at others diesel is cheaper.

[@svpracer98]

The problem with the diesel is you can't lease them. $233 (at 12k mi/ year) for a decently equipped v6...

[@Propelled]

What about maintenance costs?

[@snwman91]

Oil change at dealer is 98 dollars although I did oil change, cabin filter and fuel filters myself for that. Only gotta change fuel filters at 30k miles( manual says 37500) but they have crap diesel here.

[@cheyennedogsoldiers]

So is this the 2.8 VM/Fiat diesel or are GM making their own engine now?

[@Squishysforbreakfast]

cheyennedogsoldiers I think that it was originally a GM engine but they had to sell it off during the recession.

[@juliussd5901]

I think that engine came out as a shared development by General Motors and Isuzu.

[@k.r.v.4219]

Hello again! Here I am two years later since my first comment. I’m now on my second Colorado, just because I needed a Crew Cab instead of Ext Cab! Still got a V6 gas engine that I’m very satisfied with, true the mileage is less, but in regular driving is quicker and faster. But as far as towing goes, I never use Tow/Haul Mode as it just wastes gas! No Tow/Haul or Cruise Control that ends up keeping the engine at higher than necessary engine speeds! But if you just feather the gas pedal you can keep the RPM’s down an run in higher gears! That will help the mileage also! On a 4 mo 4,000 mile Camping Trip Towing our 4,000 lbs Travel Trailer we averaged 14 mpg that way, with all temperatures at low levels. When we run in the mountains I may at times use the Tow/Haul Mode, But only when the transmission temperature gets over 200 degrees will I use Tow Mode and let the engine run at higher RPM’s. But I do always use Tow Mode on the way down to take advantage of Grade Braking to help save the brakes, that are very good in the Colorado! So now after 4 years an 68,000 miles on trouble free fun an explorative miles I must say the Colorado is a fine truck! That actually tows an hauls as well as any of the Silverados with V8 I’ve had in the past!

[@thomasbishop9098]

They must have been against quite the headwind to have to need 4500 rpm on flat ground. I can imagine 4500 plus towing up a steep hill though. I think it is the over-control of tow haul. I would want to turn it off (tow haul) on flat ground to let it have less rpm. Not expecting 2100 rpm, but 4500 seems overkill on a flat. Thinking manually use a gear that gives high 2,000s, or low 3,000s, for a flat. Bites that GMC has so few colors and rims tend to be ugly, but you can get a tan interior, while Chevy has an all black interior, but better wheels, and much more color choices. I myself like the new green that Chevy came out with for 2018.

[@Weak_juan]

For longevity and efficiency you go with the diesel and for performance and cost you stick with the 3.6L gas.

[@Propelled]

Not really. Injectors, fuel pump replacement, dpf filter, def injection pump.... these emission parts are dying left and right. $$$$$

[@ramonbombom166]

Diesel is more expensive and you also have to add DEF. This should be considered in the ownership cost calculation

[@mecheng1993]

Here in Ohio gas is around $2 and diesel is around $2.50. It used to be the other way around.

[@strategicbushcraft6391]

I like diesel, it is better off-road, but you need to take into account maintenance costs too.

[@Propelled]

Either one of these trucks seem to tow better than the Gladiator.