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2005 Chevrolet Suburban MPG & fuel economy

The 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is a SUV offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 15 MPG combined (13 city / 18 highway) on regular gasoline. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2004 model. Among 76 SUVs rated for 2005, it ranks 50th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $3,100 a year to fuel.

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Combined 15 MPG 13 MPG city · 18 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $3,100 15,000 mi/yr · $20.67 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2005 #50 of 76 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2005 Chevrolet Suburban's fuel average is 6.4 km/L (15.7 L/100 km), or 15 MPG combined: 5.5 km/L in the city and 7.7 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City135.518.1
Highway187.713.1
Combined156.415.7

How it ranks among 2005 SUVs

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  1. 1Ford Escape Hybrid29 MPG $1,603
  2. 2Ford Escape24 MPG $1,938
  3. 3Mazda Tribute24 MPG $1,938
  4. 4Subaru Legacy/Outback23 MPG $2,022
  5. 5Toyota RAV423 MPG $2,022
  6. 50Chevrolet Suburban15 MPG $3,100
  7. 76Mercedes-Benz G-Class12 MPG $4,938
2005 SuburbanOther SUVsClass 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

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
4WD/AWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Suburban 1500 4WD		 Gas 13 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Suburban 1500 2WD		 Flex-fuel 14 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
4WD/AWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Suburban 1500 4WD		 Flex-fuel 13 MPG 17 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

2005 Chevrolet Suburban vs. rivals

vs Toyota Sequoia 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Same fuel cost vs Mitsubishi Endeavor 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Suburban saves $192/yr vs Ford Explorer 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Explorer saves $194/yr vs GMC Yukon 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Yukon saves $194/yr vs Mercury Mountaineer 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Mountaineer saves $194/yr vs Dodge Durango 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Durango saves $194/yr vs Ford Expedition 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Suburban saves $221/yr vs Nissan Armada 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Suburban saves $221/yr vs Toyota Land Cruiser 13 MPG · $3,577/yr Suburban saves $477/yr vs Volkswagen Touareg 16 MPG · $3,703/yr Suburban saves $603/yr vs Mitsubishi Montero 15 MPG · $3,950/yr Suburban saves $850/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban?

Up to 15 MPG combined (13 city / 18 highway).

What fuel does the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban?

The 2005 Chevrolet Suburban's fuel average is 6.4 km/L (15.7 L/100 km), or 15 MPG combined: 5.5 km/L in the city and 7.7 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban per year?

About $3,100 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $20.67 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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