2026 head-to-head · Midsize & Large SUV
2026 Chevrolet Tahoe Diesel vs Dodge Durango
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel and $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe Diesel (24 MPG) costs about $2,312 a year to fuel and the 2026 Dodge Durango (20 MPG) about $2,325.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Chevrolet Tahoe Diesel
- Dodge Durango
Side by side
| Chevrolet Tahoe Diesel | Dodge Durango | |
|---|---|---|
| $2,312 | Your annual fuel cost | $2,325 |
| 24 MPG | Combined efficiency | 20 MPG |
| 22 MPG | City | 18 MPG |
| 26 MPG | Highway | 25 MPG |
| 427 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 434 g/mi |
| 5/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 4/10 |
| Diesel | Powertrain | Gas |
| Diesel | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Engine / motor | 3.6L 6-cyl |
| 10-speed automatic | Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| RWD | Drivetrain | RWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Chevrolet Tahoe Diesel vs Dodge Durango across model years
- Chevrolet Tahoe Diesel
- Dodge Durango
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Among 91 2026 midsize & large SUVs, the Chevrolet Tahoe Diesel ranks 48th and the Dodge Durango 49th for lowest fuel cost.
The powertrains differ: the Chevrolet Tahoe Diesel is a diesel, while the Dodge Durango is a conventional gas model.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe Diesel or the 2026 Dodge Durango?
Measured by cost to drive, the Chevrolet Tahoe Diesel. The Chevrolet Tahoe Diesel is rated 24 MPG combined and the Dodge Durango 20 MPG (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe Diesel vs. the Dodge Durango per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel and $3.10/gal regular gas, about $2,312 for the Chevrolet Tahoe Diesel and $2,325 for the Dodge Durango.
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