Chevrolet Silverado C15 XFE 2WD
18 MPG The 2013 Chevrolet Silverado C15 XFE 2WD is EPA-rated at 18 MPG combined (15 city / 22 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 833 gallons, $2667 a year in fuel, or $0.178 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2009–2013 run it averages 17.8 MPG, improving by 1 MPG over 5 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.139 | $1389 | $2083 | $2778 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.167 | $1667 | $2500 | $3333 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.178 | $1778 | $2667 | $3556 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.194 | $1944 | $2917 | $3889 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.222 | $2222 | $3333 | $4444 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.250 | $2500 | $3750 | $5000 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.278 | $2778 | $4167 | $5556 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 18 MPG | 15 | 22 | $3450 | 500 | 1 |
| 2012 | 18 MPG | 15 | 22 | $3450 | 494 | 1 |
| 2011 | 18 MPG | 15 | 22 | $3450 | 494 | 1 |
| 2010 | 18 MPG | 15 | 22 | $3450 | 494 | 1 |
| 2009 | 17 MPG | 15 | 21 | $3650 | 523 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 29 standard pickup trucks 2wd models tracked here, the Chevrolet Silverado C15 XFE 2WD ranks 17 on current figures, against a class average of 18.8 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Ram 1500 Classic 2WD (18.5), Chevrolet Silverado C15 2WD (18.6), GMC Sierra C15 2WD (18.6), Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD (19.8), Chevrolet Silverado 15 Hybrid 2WD (20).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 500 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 7.5 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Chevrolet Silverado C15 XFE 2WD get?
The 2013 Chevrolet Silverado C15 XFE 2WD is rated at 18 MPG combined by the EPA — 15 city and 22 highway. Across all 5 model years in the database it averages 17.8 MPG, ranging from 17 to 18 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Chevrolet Silverado C15 XFE 2WD cost in fuel per year?
At 18 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 833 gallons — roughly $2667 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.178 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2013 model is $3450.
Has the Chevrolet Silverado C15 XFE 2WD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 17 MPG in 2009 to 18 in 2013 — an improvement of 1 MPG, or 6% across 5 model years.
Is the Chevrolet Silverado C15 XFE 2WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 17 of 29 in the Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD class on current figures, against a class average of 18.8 MPG. That is 0.8 worse than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.