2020 Chevrolet Tahoe mpg
Combined mpg, Special Service 4WD
17mpg
- 14 to 15 city, 21 to 22 highway.
- 6 mpg below the median of 130 SUVs (2020).
- 10 trims: 17 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 | 26.0 | 468 | $2,133 |
| LT RWD | 5.3L | RWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | 26.0 | 468 | $2,133 |
| Premier RWD | 5.3L | RWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | 26.0 | 468 | $2,133 |
| Special Service 4WD | N/A | 4WD | 14 to 15 | 21 to 22 | 17 | 26.0 | 442 | $2,259 |
| Police 4WD | N/A | 4WD | 14 to 15 | 21 to 22 | 17 | 26.0 | 442 | $2,259 |
| Commercial 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 | 26.0 | 442 | $2,259 |
| Fleet 4WD | N/A | 4WD | 14 to 15 | 21 to 22 | 17 | 26.0 | 442 | $2,259 |
| LS 4WD | 5.3L | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 | 26.0 | 442 | $2,259 |
| LT 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 | 26.0 | 442 | $2,259 |
| Premier 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | 4WD | 15 | 21 | 17 | 26.0 | 442 | $2,259 |
Fuel cost
Special Service 4WD, 17 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $2,259
- Per month
- $188
- Per mile
- 18.8 cents
- Fill the tank
- $83.20
- Best mpg: LS 2WD, 18 mpg. $2,133 a year.
- Top trim: Premier 4WD. $2,259 a year. Same as the Special Service 4WD.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 5.9 | $18.82 |
| 300 miles | 17.6 | $56.47 |
| 500 miles | 29.4 | $94.12 |
| 1,000 miles | 58.8 | $188 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $163
- Per year
- $1,958
- Miles a month
- 867
Special Service 4WD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 17 mpg good? No. Beats 7% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe | Special Service 4WD | 17 mpg | |
| 2020 GMC Yukon | SLE RWD | 18 mpg | Compare |
| 2020 Ford Expedition | XL Fleet RWD | 19 mpg | Compare |
| 2020 Toyota Sequoia | SR5 RWD | 15 mpg | Compare |
| 2020 Chevrolet Traverse | L FWD | 21 mpg | Compare |
| 2020 Chevrolet Suburban | LS 2WD | 18 mpg | Compare |
| 2020 Cadillac Escalade | 2WD | 17 mpg | Compare |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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