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2006 Chevrolet Suburban MPG & fuel economy

The 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is a SUV offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 15 MPG combined (13 city / 18 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 13 to 15 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2005 model. Among 82 SUVs rated for 2006, it ranks 55th 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, 2006 #55 of 82 SUVs by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2006 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.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	13	5.5	18.1
Highway	18	7.7	13.1
Combined	15	6.4	15.7

How it ranks among 2006 SUVs

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1Ford Escape Hybrid29 MPG $1,603
2Lexus RX Hybrid27 MPG $1,722
3Mazda Tribute Hybrid27 MPG $1,722
4Toyota Highlander Hybrid27 MPG $1,722
5Mercury Mariner Hybrid27 MPG $1,722
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55Chevrolet Suburban15 MPG $3,100
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82Mercedes-Benz G-Class12 MPG $4,938

2006 SuburbanOther SUVsClass median: $2,735/yr

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

Suburban MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your 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	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 · 6.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Suburban 1500 AWD	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: 4WD/AWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 592 g/mi

2006 Chevrolet Suburban vs. rivals

vs Toyota Sequoia 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Touareg Diesel 17 MPG · $3,265/yr Suburban saves $165/yr vs Mitsubishi Endeavor 18 MPG · $3,292/yr Suburban saves $192/yr vs Subaru Tribeca 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 Ford Expedition 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Suburban saves $221/yr vs Nissan Armada 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Suburban saves $221/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban?

Up to 15 MPG combined (13 city / 18 highway); ratings range from 13 to 15 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban?