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1999 Chevrolet Tahoe MPG & fuel economy

The 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe is a SUV offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 14 MPG combined (12 city / 16 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 13 to 14 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1998 model. Among 41 SUVs rated for 1999, it ranks 31st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $3,321 a year to fuel.

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Combined 14 MPG 12 MPG city · 16 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $3,321 15,000 mi/yr · $22.14 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1999 #31 of 41 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe's fuel average is 6.0 km/L (16.8 L/100 km), or 14 MPG combined: 5.1 km/L in the city and 6.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City125.119.6
Highway166.814.7
Combined146.016.8

How it ranks among 1999 SUVs

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  1. 1Suzuki Vitara24 MPG $1,938
  2. 2Toyota RAV423 MPG $2,022
  3. 3Chevrolet Tracker23 MPG $2,022
  4. 4Honda CR-V21 MPG $2,214
  5. 5Subaru Forester21 MPG $2,214
  6. 31Chevrolet Tahoe14 MPG $3,321
  7. 41Land Rover Range Rover13 MPG $4,558
1999 TahoeOther SUVsClass median: $2,906/yr

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

Tahoe MPG across model years

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3 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Tahoe 1500 2WD		 Gas 12 MPG 16 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Tahoe 1500 4WD		 Gas 11 MPG 15 MPG 13 MPG — $3,577
2WD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Tahoe 1500 2WD		 Gas 12 MPG 16 MPG 13 MPG — $3,577

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
5.7L 8-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
635 g/mi

1999 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. rivals

vs GMC Suburban 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Yukon 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Expedition 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Same fuel cost vs Isuzu Trooper 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Trooper saves $221/yr vs Dodge Durango 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Durango saves $221/yr vs Toyota Land Cruiser 13 MPG · $3,577/yr Tahoe saves $255/yr vs GMC Yukon Diesel 15 MPG · $3,700/yr Tahoe saves $379/yr vs Chevrolet Tahoe Diesel 15 MPG · $3,700/yr Tahoe saves $379/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe Diesel (15 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe?

Up to 14 MPG combined (12 city / 16 highway); ratings range from 13 to 14 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe?

The 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe's fuel average is 6.0 km/L (16.8 L/100 km), or 14 MPG combined: 5.1 km/L in the city and 6.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe per year?

About $3,321 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $22.14 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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