2026 Chevrolet Tahoe 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.5s
- High Country 4WD, 420 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: top 46% of 175 SUVs (2026).
- Horsepower: top 35% of 175 SUVs (2026).
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 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | 5,580 lb | 151 | 13.3 | 5.5 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $83,700 |
| High Country RWD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | 5,383 lb | 156 | 12.8 | 5.9 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $80,700 |
| LS 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,509 lb | 129 | 15.5 | 6.3 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $63,700 |
| LT 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,509 lb | 129 | 15.5 | 6.3 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $66,700 |
| Z71 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,580 lb | 127 | 15.7 | 6.3 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $70,700 |
| RST 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,509 lb | 129 | 15.5 | 6.3 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $71,700 |
| Premier 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,509 lb | 129 | 15.5 | 6.3 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $78,600 |
| LS RWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,509 lb | 129 | 15.5 | 6.9 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $60,700 |
| LT RWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,509 lb | 129 | 15.5 | 6.9 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $63,700 |
| RST RWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,509 lb | 129 | 15.5 | 6.9 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $68,700 |
| Premier RWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | 5,509 lb | 129 | 15.5 | 6.9 sEstimate | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $75,600 |
| Police RWD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5,509 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | RWD | $54,500 |
| Police 4WD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5,509 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $57,500 |
| Special Service 4WD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5,509 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $57,600 |
| Fleet 4WD | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5,509 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10-speed automatic | 4WD | $61,400 |
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 | 9 | 355 hp | LS RWD | $60,700 | Base | $2,259 | Base |
| 6.2L 8-cyl | 2 | 420 hp | High Country RWD | $80,700 | +$20,000 | $2,259 | $0 |
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 | 15 | Police RWD | $54,500 | 5.5 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the LS RWD: 355 hp, 17 mpg, $60,700. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | ST RWD | 385 hp | 21 mpg | $54,905 | N/A |
| Toyota Grand Highlander | Hybrid MAX Limited AWD | 362 hp | 27 mpg | $56,090 | 5.5 s |
| Lincoln Aviator | Premiere RWD | 400 hp | 21 mpg | $56,910 | 5.7 s |
| Nissan Armada | 4x2 SV | 425 hp | 18 mpg | $58,840 | 6.3 s |
| Volvo XC60 | T8 Core AWD | 455 hp | 28 mpg | $61,150 | 4.5 s |
| Ford Expedition | Active 4x2 | 400 hp | 19 mpg | $62,700 | 6.4 s |
Cheapest 6 of 17.
Tahoe by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Chevrolet Tahoe: 0.1 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe.
| Measure | 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2026 GMC Yukon |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | High Country 4WD | Denali 4WD |
| 0-60 | 5.5 s | 5.6 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 420 hp | 420 hp |
| Curb weight | 5,580 lb | 5,671 lb |
| hp per ton | 151 | 148 |
| lb per hp | 13.3 | 13.5 |
| MSRP | $83,700 | $83,400 |
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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