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Chevrolet Tahoe MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 24 MPG combined in 2021–2026, the diesel Tahoe 2WD. Its weakest year peaked at 14 MPG (1995).

Chevrolet Tahoe: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 1995–202610152025MPG2000199520002005201020152020202624 MPG peaklowest peak 14Chevrolet Tahoe: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year10152025MPG1995199820002002200420062008201020122014201620182020202220242026
lowest to best versionbest versionbest version is a hybridmedian of its classengine list turned over
625.0 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2026 version, the Tahoe 2WD. Put it next to its 1995 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Chevrolet Tahoe has EPA ratings for 32 model years, 1995–2026, most often among standard SUVs. Its first flex-fuel version arrived in 2002, when 5 of 52 SUVs offered one.

Of the 249 SUV nameplates on this site, few have had a diesel version (24 of them) or a flex-fuel version (36 of them); this one has.

Among 58 standard SUVs, 2026

The Tahoe placed 11th (tied). The class leader was the Jeep Cherokee at 37 MPG. The next higher rating, 25 MPG, belongs to the BMW X5.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 58 standard SUVs rated for 20261520253035Tahoe 24median 21CherokeeBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 58 standard SUVs rated for 20261520253035Tahoe 24median 21

The Tahoe, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed in the class it sat in most often.

1994–9830th of 38special purpose vehicles
1999–0335th of 47SUVs
2004–0840th of 75SUVs
2009–1329th of 88SUVs
2014–1823rd of 38standard SUVs
2019–2315th of 46standard SUVs
2024–26eighth of 53standard SUVs

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2000

    New: 4.8-liter 8-cylinder, 5.3-liter 8-cylinder. Best rating 15 → 15 MPG.

Powertrains under the name

  • Diesel

    Rated in 1995–1999 and 2021–2026.

  • Gasoline

    Rated in 1995–2009 and 2015–2026.

  • Flex-fuel

    Rated in 2002–2020.

  • Hybrid

    Rated in 2008–2013.

All 32 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2026Tahoe 2WD diesel2422 / 26166
2025Tahoe 2WD diesel2422 / 26167
2023–2024Tahoe 2WD diesel2421 / 28167
2021–2022Tahoe 2WD diesel2421 / 281610
2020Tahoe C1500 2WD flex-fuel1815 / 23176
2019Tahoe C1500 2WD1815 / 23176
2018Tahoe C1500 2WD1916 / 23176
2016–2017Tahoe C1500 2WD1916 / 23184
2015Tahoe C1500 2WD flex-fuel1816 / 23184
2014Tahoe C10 2WD flex-fuel1715 / 21172
2011–2013Tahoe Hybrid 2WD hybrid2120 / 23174
2010Tahoe Hybrid 2WD hybrid2221 / 22174
2009Tahoe Hybrid 2WD hybrid2121 / 22149
2008Tahoe Hybrid 2WD hybrid2121 / 22147
2007Tahoe 1500 2WD1714 / 20164
2006Tahoe 1500 2WD1614 / 19146
2005Tahoe 1500 2WD1614 / 19148
2004Tahoe 1500 2WD1514 / 18148
2003Tahoe 1500 2WD flex-fuel1513 / 17138
2002Tahoe 1500 2WD1513 / 18146
2001Tahoe 1500 2WD1513 / 18144
2000Tahoe 1500 2WD1513 / 18137
1998–1999Tahoe 1500 4WD diesel1513 / 17134
1997Tahoe 1500 2WD1514 / 17143
1996Tahoe 1500 4WD diesel1514 / 17143
1995Tahoe 1500 4WD diesel1413 / 16124

Version names in the EPA list: Tahoe 1500 2WD, Tahoe 1500 4WD, Tahoe 1500 AWD, Tahoe 1500 XFE 2WD, Tahoe 2WD, Tahoe 4WD, Tahoe C10 2WD, Tahoe C1500 2WD, Tahoe Hybrid 2WD, Tahoe Hybrid 4WD, Tahoe K10 4WD, Tahoe K1500 4WD.

Same class, 2026

Jeep Cherokee37 MPGBMW X525 MPGFord Explorer24 MPGRolls-Royce Cullinan14 MPG

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