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2009 Chevrolet Suburban MPG & fuel economy

The 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is a SUV offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway) on regular gasoline. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2008 model. Among 109 SUVs rated for 2009, it ranks 70th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,906 a year to fuel.

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Combined 16 MPG 14 MPG city · 20 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,906 15,000 mi/yr · $19.38 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2009 #70 of 109 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2009 Chevrolet Suburban's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City146.016.8
Highway208.511.8
Combined166.814.7

How it ranks among 2009 SUVs

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  1. 1Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Mazda Tribute Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  3. 3Mercury Mariner Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  4. 4Saturn Vue Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Toyota Highlander Hybrid26 MPG $1,788
  6. 70Chevrolet Suburban16 MPG $2,906
  7. 109Mercedes-Benz G-Class12 MPG $4,938
2009 SuburbanOther SUVsClass median: $2,583/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
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Suburban 1500 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 6.0L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Suburban 1500 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Suburban 1500 2WD		 Flex-fuel 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. rivals

vs Ford Expedition 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Durango 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Isuzu Ascender 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Jeep Commander 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Chrysler Aspen 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan Murano 20 MPG · $2,962/yr Suburban saves $56/yr vs Mazda CX-7 20 MPG · $2,962/yr Suburban saves $56/yr vs Volkswagen Tiguan 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Tiguan saves $85/yr vs Toyota Land Cruiser 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Suburban saves $194/yr vs Toyota Sequoia 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Suburban saves $194/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2009 Chevrolet Suburban?

Up to 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway).

What fuel does the 2009 Chevrolet Suburban use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2009 Chevrolet Suburban?

The 2009 Chevrolet Suburban's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2009 Chevrolet Suburban per year?

About $2,906 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $19.38 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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