2018 Chevrolet Tahoe
Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data
The 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe is sold in the U.S. with gasoline power. The EPA lists 6 configurations for this model year, with combined economy from 17 to 19 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,400 to $4,700 at 15,000 miles.
Key numbers
| Model year | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
| Fuel type(s) | Gasoline |
| Combined economy | 17-19 MPG |
| Best / worst combined | 19 / 17 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $3,400-$4,700 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 468-523 g/mi |
| EPA smog rating | 3-3 / 10 |
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 stars |
What it costs to fuel
Across its configurations, the 2018 Tahoe costs about $3,400 to $4,700 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $3,900. Over five years that is about $19,500 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.
Relative to an average new vehicle, this Tahoe configuration spends about $5,500 more on fuel over five years.
For context, the average combined economy of standard sport utility vehicle 2wd in this dataset is about 19 MPG. The Tahoe sits roughly 1 MPG below that mark at its midpoint, making it thirstier than average for its EPA class.
Configurations and fuel economy
| Version | Engine | Drive | Trans | Fuel | Combined | Annual fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe C1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 19 MPG | $3,400 |
| Tahoe K1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 18 MPG | $3,600 |
| Tahoe K1500 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 17 MPG | $4,700 |
| Tahoe C1500 2WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel | Automatic | Gasoline | 17 MPG | $4,700 |
Emissions, safety and size
The 2018 Tahoe records tailpipe CO₂ of 468-523 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 3-3 out of 10, a 4-star NHTSA overall crash rating. The EPA classifies it as standard sport utility vehicle 2wd.
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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.