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2003 Chevrolet Suburban MPG & fuel economy

The 2003 Chevrolet Suburban is a SUV offered in 4 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 13 to 14 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2002 model. Among 66 SUVs rated for 2003, it ranks 49th 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, 2003 #49 of 66 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2003 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.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City125.119.6
Highway177.213.8
Combined146.016.8

How it ranks among 2003 SUVs

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  1. 1Toyota RAV4 EV78 MPGe $1,161
  2. 2Toyota RAV424 MPG $1,938
  3. 3Chevrolet Tracker22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4Honda CR-V22 MPG $2,114
  5. 5Suzuki Vitara22 MPG $2,114
  6. 49Chevrolet Suburban14 MPG $3,321
  7. 66Land Rover Discovery12 MPG $4,938
2003 SuburbanOther SUVsClass median: $2,906/yr

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Suburban MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Suburban 1500 2WD		 Gas 12 MPG 17 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Suburban 1500 2WD		 Flex-fuel 13 MPG 17 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
4WD/AWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Suburban 1500 4WD		 Flex-fuel 13 MPG 17 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
4WD/AWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Suburban 1500 4WD		 Gas 12 MPG 16 MPG 13 MPG — $3,577

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
5.3L 8-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
635 g/mi

2003 Chevrolet Suburban vs. rivals

vs Ford Expedition 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota Sequoia 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Yukon 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Yukon saves $221/yr vs Dodge Durango 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Durango saves $221/yr vs Kia Sorento 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Sorento saves $221/yr vs Toyota Land Cruiser 13 MPG · $3,577/yr Suburban saves $255/yr vs Mitsubishi Montero 15 MPG · $3,950/yr Suburban saves $629/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban?

Up to 14 MPG combined (12 city / 17 highway); ratings range from 13 to 14 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban?

The 2003 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.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2003 Chevrolet Suburban per year?

About $3,321 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $22.14 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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