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2021 Chevrolet Suburban MPG & fuel economy

The 2021 Chevrolet Suburban is a midsize or large SUV offered in 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 18 MPG combined (16 city / 20 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 16 to 18 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2020 model. Among 65 midsize & large SUVs rated for 2021, it ranks 32nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,583 a year to fuel.

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Combined 18 MPG 16 MPG city · 20 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,583 15,000 mi/yr · $17.22 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2021 #32 of 65 Midsize & Large SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2021 Chevrolet Suburban's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	16	6.8	14.7
Highway	20	8.5	11.8
Combined	18	7.7	13.1

How it ranks among 2021 Midsize & Large SUVs

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1Tesla Model X105 MPGe $864
2Audi e-tron78 MPGe $1,172
3Toyota Highlander Hybrid36 MPG $1,292
4Ford Explorer Hybrid27 MPG $1,722
5Lincoln Aviator Plug-in Hybrid56 MPGe + 23 MPG $1,833
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32Chevrolet Suburban18 MPG $2,583
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65Lamborghini Urus14 MPG $4,232

2021 SuburbanOther midsize & large 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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8 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 10-speed automatic Suburban 2WD	Gas	16 MPG	20 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
4WD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 10-speed automatic Suburban 4WD	Gas	15 MPG	19 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 10-speed automatic Suburban 2WD	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
4WD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 10-speed automatic Suburban 4WD	Gas	15 MPG	19 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 10-speed automatic Suburban 2WD	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,485
4WD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 10-speed automatic Suburban 4WD	Gas	14 MPG	19 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 10-speed automatic Suburban 2WD	Gas	14 MPG	20 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703
4WD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 10-speed automatic Suburban 4WD	Gas	13 MPG	19 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 5.3L 8-cyl
Transmission: 10-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 492 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 3/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 3/10

2021 Chevrolet Suburban vs. rivals

vs GMC Yukon 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Expedition 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Expedition saves $136/yr vs Toyota 4Runner 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Suburban saves $152/yr vs GMC Yukon Diesel 23 MPG · $2,413/yr Yukon Diesel saves $170/yr vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Grand Cherokee saves $369/yr vs Dodge Durango 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Durango saves $369/yr vs Toyota Sequoia 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Suburban saves $517/yr vs Toyota Land Cruiser 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Suburban saves $738/yr vs Nissan Armada 16 MPG · $3,703/yr Suburban saves $1,120/yr vs Chevrolet Suburban Diesel 23 MPG · $2,413/yr Suburban Diesel saves $170/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2021 Chevrolet Suburban Diesel (23 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban?

Up to 18 MPG combined (16 city / 20 highway); ratings range from 16 to 18 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban?