Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid 4WD
21 MPG The 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid 4WD is EPA-rated at 21 MPG combined (20 city / 23 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 714 gallons, $2286 a year in fuel, or $0.152 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2008–2013 run it averages 20.7 MPG, improving by 1 MPG over 6 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 | $0.119 | $1190 | $1786 | $2381 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.143 | $1429 | $2143 | $2857 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.152 | $1524 | $2286 | $3048 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.167 | $1667 | $2500 | $3333 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.190 | $1905 | $2857 | $3810 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.214 | $2143 | $3214 | $4286 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.238 | $2381 | $3571 | $4762 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 21 MPG | 20 | 23 | $2950 | 423 | 1 |
| 2012 | 21 MPG | 20 | 23 | $2950 | 423 | 1 |
| 2011 | 21 MPG | 20 | 23 | $2950 | 423 | 1 |
| 2010 | 21 MPG | 21 | 22 | $2950 | 423 | 1 |
| 2009 | 20 MPG | 20 | 20 | $3100 | 444 | 1 |
| 2008 | 20 MPG | 20 | 20 | $3100 | 444 | 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 97 sport utility vehicle - 4wd models tracked here, the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid 4WD ranks 22 on current figures, against a class average of 18.4 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Acura MDX 4WD (21.5), Honda Pilot 4WD (21.5), Kia Sportage 4WD (21.5), Acura RDX 4WD (22), Ford Escape 4WD (22).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 423 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 6.3 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid 4WD get?
The 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid 4WD is rated at 21 MPG combined by the EPA — 20 city and 23 highway. Across all 6 model years in the database it averages 20.7 MPG, ranging from 20 to 21 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid 4WD cost in fuel per year?
At 21 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 714 gallons — roughly $2286 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.152 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2013 model is $2950.
Has the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid 4WD become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 20 MPG in 2008 to 21 in 2013 — an improvement of 1 MPG, or 5% across 6 model years.
Is the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid 4WD efficient for its class?
It ranks 22 of 97 in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD class on current figures, against a class average of 18.4 MPG. That is 2.6 better 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.