2020 Chevrolet Suburban mpg
Combined mpg, LS 2WD
18mpg
- 15 city, 22 highway.
- 5 mpg below the median of 130 SUVs (2020).
- 11 trims: 16 to 18 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS 2WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 2WD | 15 | 22 | 18 | 31.0 | 558 | $2,133 |
| 2WD 4dr LT | 5.3L | 2WD | 15 | 22 | 18 | 31.0 | 558 | $2,133 |
| 2WD 4dr Premier | 5.3L | 2WD | 15 | 22 | 18 | 31.0 | 558 | $2,133 |
| 1500 Fleet 4WD | N/A | 4WD | 14 | 20 to 21 | 16 | 31.0 | 496 | $2,400 |
| Commercial 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 14 | 21 | 16 | 31.0 | 496 | $2,400 |
| 1500 LS 4WD | N/A | 4WD | 14 | 20 to 21 | 16 | 31.0 | 496 | $2,400 |
| 4WD 4dr LS | 5.3L | 4WD | 14 | 21 | 16 | 31.0 | 496 | $2,400 |
| 1500 LT 4WD | N/A | 4WD | 14 | 20 to 21 | 16 | 31.0 | 496 | $2,400 |
| LT 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 14 | 21 | 16 | 31.0 | 496 | $2,400 |
| 1500 Premier 4WD | N/A | 4WD | 14 | 20 to 21 | 16 | 31.0 | 496 | $2,400 |
| Premier 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 14 | 21 | 16 | 31.0 | 496 | $2,400 |
Fuel cost
LS 2WD, 18 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $2,133
- Per month
- $178
- Per mile
- 17.8 cents
- Fill the tank
- $99.20
- Top trim: 1500 Premier 4WD. $2,400 a year. $267 more than the LS 2WD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 4.5 | $14.55 |
| 300 miles | 13.6 | $43.64 |
| 500 miles | 22.7 | $72.73 |
| 1,000 miles | 45.5 | $145 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $154
- Per year
- $1,849
- Miles a month
- 867
LS 2WD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 18 mpg good? No. Beats 11% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Chevrolet Suburban | LS 2WD | 18 mpg | |
| 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe | Special Service 4WD | 17 mpg | Compare |
| 2020 GMC Yukon | SLE RWD | 18 mpg | Compare |
| 2020 Ford Expedition | XL Fleet RWD | 19 mpg | Compare |
| 2020 Land Rover Defender | 110 AWD | 18 mpg | Compare |
| 2020 Toyota Sequoia | SR5 RWD | 15 mpg | |
| 2020 Tesla Model Y | Long Range AWD | 316 mi range |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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