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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe MPG & fuel economy

The 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe is a SUV offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (14 city / 19 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 16 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2004 model. Among 76 SUVs rated for 2005, it ranks 41st 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 · 19 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, 2005 #41 of 76 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe'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 8.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City146.016.8
Highway198.112.4
Combined166.814.7

How it ranks among 2005 SUVs

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  1. 1Ford Escape Hybrid29 MPG $1,603
  2. 2Ford Escape24 MPG $1,938
  3. 3Mazda Tribute24 MPG $1,938
  4. 4Subaru Legacy/Outback23 MPG $2,022
  5. 5Toyota RAV423 MPG $2,022
  6. 41Chevrolet Tahoe16 MPG $2,906
  7. 76Mercedes-Benz G-Class12 MPG $4,938
2005 TahoeOther SUVsClass median: $2,821/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

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 4.8L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Tahoe 1500 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 4.8L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Tahoe 1500 4WD		 Gas 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Tahoe 1500 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 19 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
4WD/AWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Tahoe 1500 4WD		 Gas 13 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Tahoe 1500 2WD		 Flex-fuel 14 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
4WD/AWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Tahoe 1500 4WD		 Flex-fuel 13 MPG 17 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
4.8L 8-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
555 g/mi

2005 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. rivals

vs Ford Explorer 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Yukon 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercury Mountaineer 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Durango 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Envoy 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Isuzu Ascender 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Kia Sorento 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Buick Rainier 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota Sequoia 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Tahoe saves $194/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe?

Up to 16 MPG combined (14 city / 19 highway); ratings range from 15 to 16 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe?

The 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe'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 8.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe 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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