2021 Chevrolet Suburban 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.0s
- High Country RWD, 420 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: top 46% of 145 SUVs (2021).
- Horsepower: top 25% of 145 SUVs (2021).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | 5,475 lb | 153 | 13.0 | 6.0 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $72,400 |
| High Country 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | 5,683 lb | 148 | 13.5 | 6.1 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $75,400 |
| LS 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,475 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.8 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | 2WD | $52,300 |
| LT RWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,475 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.8 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $57,000 |
| RST RWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,475 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.8 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $60,100 |
| Premier RWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,475 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.8 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $65,500 |
| Fleet 4WD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5,683 lb | N/A | N/A | 7.6 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $54,000 |
| LS 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,683 lb | 125 | 16.0 | 7.6 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $55,300 |
| LT 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,683 lb | 125 | 16.0 | 7.6 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $60,000 |
| Z71 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,683 lb | 125 | 16.0 | 7.6 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $62,200 |
| RST 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,683 lb | 125 | 16.0 | 7.6 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $63,100 |
| Premier 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,683 lb | 125 | 16.0 | 7.6 sOnline | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $68,500 |
| Commercial 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | 2WD | $51,000 |
| Fleet RWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5,475 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $51,000 |
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
2 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3L 8-cyl | 10 | 355 hp | Commercial 2WD | $51,000 | Base | $2,133 | Base |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 2 | 420 hp | High Country RWD | $72,400 | +$21,400 | $2,259 | +$125 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-speed automatic | 14 | Commercial 2WD | $51,000 | 6.0 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Commercial 2WD: 355 hp, 18 mpg, $51,000. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | ST 4WD | 400 hp | 20 mpg | $49,000 | N/A |
| Ford Expedition | XL 4x2 | 375 hp | 19 mpg | $49,625 | 6.5 s |
| Lincoln Aviator | Livery RWD | 400 hp | 21 mpg | $50,660 | 5.6 s |
| Jeep Wrangler 4xe | Unlimited Sahara High Altitude 4x4 | 375 hp | 20 mpg | $51,525 | 5.7 s |
| Volvo XC60 | Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription Expression | 400 hp | 27 mpg | $53,500 | N/A |
| Mercedes-Benz GLA | AMG 45 4MATIC | 382 hp | 23 mpg | $54,500 | N/A |
Cheapest 6 of 8.
Suburban by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Chevrolet Tahoe: 0.1 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe.
| Measure | 2021 Chevrolet Suburban | 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | High Country RWD | High Country RWD |
| 0-60 | 6.0 s | 5.9 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 420 hp | 420 hp |
| Curb weight | 5,475 lb | 5,356 lb |
| hp per ton | 153 | 157 |
| lb per hp | 13.0 | 12.8 |
| MSRP | $72,400 | $69,700 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
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