2017 head-to-head · Midsize & Large SUV
2017 Chevrolet Tahoe vs Ford Expedition
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
The 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe is the cheaper one to run. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,447 a year to fuel (19 MPG), versus $2,583 for the 2017 Ford Expedition (18 MPG). That's roughly $136 a year, or about $680 over five years.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Chevrolet Tahoe
- Ford Expedition
Side by side
| Chevrolet Tahoe | Ford Expedition | |
|---|---|---|
| $2,447 | Your annual fuel cost | $2,583 |
| 19 MPG | Combined efficiency | 18 MPG |
| 16 MPG | City | 15 MPG |
| 23 MPG | Highway | 21 MPG |
| 477 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 507 g/mi |
| 4/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 3/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 5.3L 8-cyl | Engine / motor | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo |
| 6-speed automatic | Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| RWD | Drivetrain | RWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Chevrolet Tahoe vs Ford Expedition across model years
- Chevrolet Tahoe
- Ford Expedition
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Among 44 2017 midsize & large SUVs, the Chevrolet Tahoe ranks 17th and the Ford Expedition 24th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe or the 2017 Ford Expedition?
Measured by cost to drive, the Chevrolet Tahoe. The Chevrolet Tahoe is rated 19 MPG combined and the Ford Expedition 18 MPG (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. the Ford Expedition per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $2,447 for the Chevrolet Tahoe and $2,583 for the Ford Expedition.
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