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2003 Chevrolet Tahoe MPG & fuel economy

The 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe is a SUV offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 15 MPG combined (13 city / 17 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 14 to 15 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2002 model. Among 66 SUVs rated for 2003, it ranks 43rd 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 · 17 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, 2003 #43 of 66 SUVs by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe'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 7.2 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	13	5.5	18.1
Highway	17	7.2	13.8
Combined	15	6.4	15.7

How it ranks among 2003 SUVs

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1Toyota RAV4 EV78 MPGe $1,161
2Toyota RAV424 MPG $1,938
3Chevrolet Tracker22 MPG $2,114
4Honda CR-V22 MPG $2,114
5Suzuki Vitara22 MPG $2,114
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43Chevrolet Tahoe15 MPG $3,100
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66Land Rover Discovery12 MPG $4,938

2003 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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6 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Tahoe 1500 2WD	Flex-fuel	13 MPG	17 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
RWD · 4.8L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Tahoe 1500 2WD	Gas	13 MPG	17 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Tahoe 1500 2WD	Gas	13 MPG	16 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321
4WD/AWD · 4.8L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Tahoe 1500 4WD	Gas	12 MPG	16 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321
4WD/AWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Tahoe 1500 4WD	Flex-fuel	13 MPG	17 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321
4WD/AWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Tahoe 1500 4WD	Gas	12 MPG	16 MPG	13 MPG	—	$3,577

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline or E85
Engine / motor: 5.3L 8-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 592 g/mi

2003 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. rivals

vs GMC Yukon 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Durango 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Same fuel cost vs Kia Sorento 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Same fuel cost vs Nissan Pathfinder 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Pathfinder saves $194/yr vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Grand Cherokee saves $194/yr vs Oldsmobile Bravada 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Bravada saves $194/yr vs Ford Expedition 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Tahoe saves $221/yr vs Toyota Sequoia 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Tahoe saves $221/yr vs Toyota Land Cruiser 13 MPG · $3,577/yr Tahoe saves $477/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe?

Up to 15 MPG combined (13 city / 17 highway); ratings range from 14 to 15 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe use?

Regular gasoline or E85.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe?