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1990 Chevrolet Suburban MPG & fuel economy

The 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is a special purpose vehicle offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 14 MPG combined (12 city / 17 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 12 to 14 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1989 model. Among 42 special purpose vehicles rated for 1990, it ranks 31st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $3,321 a year to fuel.

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Combined 14 MPG 12 MPG city · 17 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $3,321 15,000 mi/yr · $22.14 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1990 #31 of 42 Special Purpose Vehicles by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1990 Chevrolet Suburban's fuel average is 6.0 km/L (16.8 L/100 km), or 14 MPG combined: 5.1 km/L in the city and 7.2 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	12	5.1	19.6
Highway	17	7.2	13.8
Combined	14	6.0	16.8

How it ranks among 1990 Special Purpose Vehicles

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1Suzuki Samurai25 MPG $1,860
2Geo Tracker24 MPG $1,938
3Suzuki Sidekick24 MPG $1,938
4Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager22 MPG $2,114
5Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van22 MPG $2,114
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31Chevrolet Suburban14 MPG $3,321
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42Land Rover Range Rover13 MPG $4,558

1990 SuburbanOther special purpose vehiclesClass median: $2,821/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Suburban MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic R1500 Suburban 2WD	Gas	12 MPG	17 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Suburban V1500 4WD	Gas	11 MPG	15 MPG	13 MPG	—	$3,577
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual Suburban V1500 4WD	Gas	11 MPG	13 MPG	12 MPG	—	$3,875

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 5.7L 8-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 635 g/mi

1990 Chevrolet Suburban vs. rivals

vs GMC Suburban 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Bronco 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Suburban Diesel 17 MPG · $3,265/yr Suburban Diesel saves $57/yr vs GMC Jimmy Diesel 17 MPG · $3,265/yr Jimmy Diesel saves $57/yr vs Isuzu Trooper 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Trooper saves $221/yr vs Dodge Ramcharger 13 MPG · $3,577/yr Suburban saves $255/yr vs Dodge Dakota Cab Chassis 13 MPG · $3,577/yr Suburban saves $255/yr vs Toyota Land Cruiser 12 MPG · $3,875/yr Suburban saves $554/yr vs Dodge D250 Cab Chassis 11 MPG · $4,227/yr Suburban saves $906/yr vs Toyota Cab Chassis 11 MPG · $4,227/yr Suburban saves $906/yr vs Chevrolet Suburban Diesel 17 MPG · $3,265/yr Suburban Diesel saves $57/yr vs Cadillac Commercial Chassis 16 MPG · $3,703/yr Suburban saves $382/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1990 Chevrolet Suburban Diesel (17 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1990 Chevrolet Suburban?

Up to 14 MPG combined (12 city / 17 highway); ratings range from 12 to 14 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1990 Chevrolet Suburban use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1990 Chevrolet Suburban?