2003 Chevrolet Tahoe fuel economy
The EPA lists 8 versions of the 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. Combined fuel economy ranges from 13 to 15 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 13 city / 17 highway.
At a glance
- Combined
- 13 to 15 MPG depending on version
- City and highway
- 13 and 17 most efficient version
- Yearly fuel cost
- $4,450 EPA estimate, most efficient version
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov
Every version the EPA tested
| Version | Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe 1500 2WD Automatic 4-spd | 8-cyl 5.3L FFV | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 | 17 | 15 MPG | $4,450 |
| Tahoe 1500 2WD Automatic 4-spd | 8-cyl 4.8L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG | $4,800 |
| Tahoe 1500 2WD Automatic 4-spd | 8-cyl 5.3L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 | 16 | 14 MPG | $4,800 |
| Tahoe 1500 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 8-cyl 4.8L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG | $4,800 |
| Tahoe 1500 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 8-cyl 5.3L FFV | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG | $4,800 |
| Tahoe 1500 AWD Automatic 4-spd | 8-cyl 5.3L FFV | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG | $4,800 |
| Tahoe 1500 4WD Automatic 4-spd | 8-cyl 5.3L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 16 | 13 MPG | $5,150 |
| Tahoe 1500 AWD Automatic 4-spd | 8-cyl 5.3L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 16 | 13 MPG | $5,150 |
At EPA assumptions, the most efficient version costs about $4,450 per year in fuel, versus $5,150 for the least efficient.