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1996 Chevrolet Tahoe MPG & fuel economy

The 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe is a special purpose vehicle offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 14 MPG combined (12 city / 16 highway) on regular gasoline. That's up 2 MPG from the 1995 model. Among 39 special purpose vehicles rated for 1996, it ranks 33rd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $3,321 a year to fuel.

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Combined 14 MPG 12 MPG city · 16 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $3,321 15,000 mi/yr · $22.14 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1996 #33 of 39 Special Purpose Vehicles by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe's fuel average is 6.0 km/L (16.8 L/100 km), or 14 MPG combined: 5.1 km/L in the city and 6.8 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City125.119.6
Highway166.814.7
Combined146.016.8

How it ranks among 1996 Special Purpose Vehicles

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  1. 1Toyota RAV424 MPG $1,938
  2. 2Geo Tracker22 MPG $2,114
  3. 3Suzuki Sidekick22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan20 MPG $2,325
  5. 5Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager20 MPG $2,325
  6. 33Chevrolet Tahoe14 MPG $3,321
  7. 39Land Rover Range Rover13 MPG $4,558
1996 TahoeOther special purpose vehiclesClass median: $2,583/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Tahoe MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Tahoe 1500 2WD		 Gas 12 MPG 16 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Tahoe 1500 4WD		 Gas 12 MPG 16 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
5.7L 8-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
635 g/mi

1996 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. rivals

vs GMC Suburban 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Bronco 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Same fuel cost vs GMC Yukon 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Same fuel cost vs Isuzu Trooper 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Trooper saves $221/yr vs Mitsubishi Montero 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Montero saves $221/yr vs Toyota Land Cruiser 13 MPG · $3,577/yr Tahoe saves $255/yr vs GMC Yukon Diesel 15 MPG · $3,700/yr Tahoe saves $379/yr vs Chevrolet Tahoe Diesel 15 MPG · $3,700/yr Tahoe saves $379/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe Diesel (15 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe?

Up to 14 MPG combined (12 city / 16 highway).

What fuel does the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe?

The 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe's fuel average is 6.0 km/L (16.8 L/100 km), or 14 MPG combined: 5.1 km/L in the city and 6.8 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe per year?

About $3,321 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $22.14 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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