1997 · Special Purpose Vehicle · Diesel

1997 Chevrolet Tahoe Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe Diesel is a special purpose vehicle with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 15 MPG combined (14 city / 17 highway) on diesel. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1996 model. Among 44 special purpose vehicles rated for 1997, it ranks 41st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $3,700 a year to fuel.

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Combined 15 MPG 14 MPG city · 17 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $3,700 15,000 mi/yr · $24.67 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1997 #41 of 44 Special Purpose Vehicles by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe Diesel's fuel average is 6.4 km/L (15.7 L/100 km), or 15 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 7.2 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City146.016.8
Highway177.213.8
Combined156.415.7

How it ranks among 1997 Special Purpose Vehicles

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  1. 1Toyota RAV423 MPG $2,022
  2. 2Geo Tracker22 MPG $2,114
  3. 3Suzuki Sidekick22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4Honda CR-V21 MPG $2,214
  5. 5Mitsubishi Montero Sport21 MPG $2,214
  6. 41Chevrolet Tahoe Diesel15 MPG $3,700
  7. 44Land Rover Range Rover13 MPG $4,558
1997 Tahoe DieselOther special purpose vehiclesClass median: $2,583/yr

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

Tahoe Diesel MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
4WD/AWD · 6.5L 8-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic
Tahoe 1500 4WD		 Diesel 14 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,700

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Diesel
Engine / motor
6.5L 8-cyl turbo
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
4WD/AWD
Tailpipe CO₂
679 g/mi

1997 Chevrolet Tahoe Diesel vs. rivals

vs GMC Yukon Diesel 15 MPG · $3,700/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota Land Cruiser 13 MPG · $3,577/yr Land Cruiser saves $123/yr vs GMC Suburban 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Suburban saves $379/yr vs Mercury Mountaineer 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Mountaineer saves $379/yr vs GMC Yukon 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Yukon saves $600/yr vs Isuzu Trooper 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Trooper saves $600/yr vs Chevrolet Tahoe 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Tahoe saves $600/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe Diesel?

Up to 15 MPG combined (14 city / 17 highway).

What fuel does the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe Diesel?

The 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe Diesel's fuel average is 6.4 km/L (15.7 L/100 km), or 15 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 7.2 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe Diesel per year?

About $3,700 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, or $24.67 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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