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2011 Chevrolet Tahoe MPG & fuel economy

The 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe is a SUV offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 17 MPG combined (15 city / 21 highway) on regular gasoline. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2010 model. Among 104 SUVs rated for 2011, it ranks 69th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,735 a year to fuel.

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Combined 17 MPG 15 MPG city · 21 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,735 15,000 mi/yr · $18.24 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2011 #69 of 104 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 8.9 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City156.415.7
Highway218.911.2
Combined177.213.8

How it ranks among 2011 SUVs

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  1. 1Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  2. 2Mazda Tribute Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  3. 3Mercury Mariner Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
  4. 4Toyota Highlander Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
  5. 5Mitsubishi Outlander27 MPG $1,722
  6. 69Chevrolet Tahoe17 MPG $2,735
  7. 104Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558
2011 TahoeOther SUVsClass median: $2,485/yr

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Tahoe MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Tahoe 1500 2WD		 Flex-fuel 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
4WD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic
Tahoe 1500 4WD		 Flex-fuel 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

2011 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. rivals

vs Jeep Wrangler 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Yukon 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Tiguan 22 MPG · $2,693/yr Tiguan saves $42/yr vs Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Tahoe saves $86/yr vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Grand Cherokee saves $152/yr vs Nissan Xterra 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Xterra saves $152/yr vs Ford Expedition 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Tahoe saves $171/yr vs Toyota Sequoia 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Tahoe saves $171/yr vs Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Tahoe Hybrid saves $521/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid (21 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe?

Up to 17 MPG combined (15 city / 21 highway).

What fuel does the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe use?

Regular gasoline or E85.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe?

The 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 8.9 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe per year?

About $2,735 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $18.24 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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