2020 Chevrolet Suburban 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.5s
- LT 4WD, 355 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 90 of 135 SUVs (2020).
- Horsepower: top 38% of 135 SUVs (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,808 lb | 122 | 16.4 | 6.5 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | 4WD | $59,500 |
| Premier 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,808 lb | 122 | 16.4 | 6.5 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | 4WD | $68,500 |
| LS 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,586 lb | 127 | 15.7 | 6.9 sEstimate | 6-speed automatic | 2WD | $51,700 |
| 1500 Fleet RWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5,586 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | RWD | $49,700 |
| 1500 LS RWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5,586 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | RWD | $51,700 |
| 1500 Fleet 4WD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5,808 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4WD | $52,700 |
| Commercial 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,808 lb | 122 | 16.4 | N/A | 6-speed automatic | 4WD | $52,700 |
| 1500 LS 4WD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5,808 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4WD | $53,700 |
| 4WD 4dr LS | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6-speed automatic | 4WD | $54,700 |
| 1500 LT RWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5,586 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | RWD | $56,500 |
| 2WD 4dr LT | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6-speed automatic | 2WD | $56,500 |
| 1500 LT 4WD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5,808 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4WD | $59,500 |
| 1500 Premier RWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5,586 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | RWD | $65,500 |
| 2WD 4dr Premier | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6-speed automatic | 2WD | $65,500 |
| 1500 Premier 4WD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5,808 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4WD | $68,500 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
1 engine offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3L 8-cyl | 7 | 355 hp | LS 2WD | $51,700 | Base | $2,133 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-speed automatic | 7 | LS 2WD | $51,700 | 6.5 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the LS 2WD: 355 hp, 18 mpg, $51,700. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Aviator | RWD | 400 hp | 21 mpg | $51,100 | 5.4 s |
| Ford Expedition | XL 4WD | 375 hp | 19 mpg | $51,990 | 6.1 s |
| Volvo XC60 | T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Momentum | 400 hp | 27 mpg | $53,950 | 4.9 s |
| Ford Explorer | ST 4WD | 400 hp | 20 mpg | $54,740 | 5.2 s |
| BMW X3 | M40i AWD | 382 hp | 23 mpg | $55,900 | 4.4 s |
Suburban by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 Chevrolet Tahoe: 0.3 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe.
| Measure | 2020 Chevrolet Suburban | 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | LT 4WD | LS 4WD |
| 0-60 | 6.5 s | 6.2 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 355 hp | 355 hp |
| Curb weight | 5,808 lb | 5,456 lb |
| hp per ton | 122 | 130 |
| lb per hp | 16.4 | 15.4 |
| MSRP | $59,500 | $52,000 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree