Gas Mileage

2005 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban 2WD

Research and compare gas mileage for the 2005 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban 2WD

2005 Chevrolet Models

  1. Astro 2WD Cargo
  2. Astro 2WD Cargo Convertible
  3. Astro 2WD Passenger
  4. Astro AWD Cargo
  5. Astro AWD Cargo Convertible
  6. Astro AWD Passenger
  7. Aveo
  8. Aveo 5
  9. Blazer 2WD
  10. Blazer 4WD
  11. C15 Silverado Hybrid 2WD
  12. C1500 Avalanche 2WD
  13. C1500 Silverado 2WD
  14. C1500 Suburban 2WD
  15. C1500 Tahoe 2WD
  16. C2500 HD Silverado 2WD
  17. Cavalier
  18. Classic
  19. Cobalt
  20. Colorado 2WD
  21. Colorado 4WD
  22. Colorado Crew Cab 2WD
  23. Colorado Crew Cab 4WD
  24. Corvette
  25. Epica
  26. Equinox AWD
  27. Equinox FWD
  28. G15 / 25CHEV Van 2WD Convertible
  29. G1500 / 2500 Chevy Express 2WD
  30. G1500 / 2500 Chevy Van 2WD
  31. H1500 / 2500 Chevy Van AWD
  32. H1500 Chevy Express AWD
  33. H1500 Chevy Van AWD Convertible
  34. Impala
  35. K15 Silverado Hybrid 4WD
  36. K1500 Avalanche 4WD
  37. K1500 Silverado 4WD
  38. K1500 Silverado AWD
  39. K1500 Suburban 4WD
  40. K1500 Suburban AWD
  41. K1500 Tahoe 4WD
  42. K1500 Tahoe AWD
  43. K2500 HD Silverado 4WD
  44. Malibu
  45. Malibu Maxx
  46. Monte Carlo
  47. Optra
  48. Optra 5
  49. Optra Wagon
  50. SSR Pickup 2WD
  51. Trailblazer 2WD
  52. Trailblazer 4WD
  53. Trailblazer Ext 2WD
  54. Trailblazer Ext 4WD
  55. Uplander AWD
  56. Uplander FWD
  57. Venture FWD
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Technical Brief (Automatic - 5.3L - 8 Cylinder - Ethanol)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the C1500 Suburban 2WD gets up to 15 MPG on the highway, 11 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 13 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 36% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
15 MPG
Combined
13 MPG
City
11 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
8
Valves Per Cylinder:
2
Displacement:
5.3 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Ethanol

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the C1500 Suburban 2WD gets up to 18.80 MPG on the highway, 12.70 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 14.87 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 48% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
18.80 MPG
Combined
14.87 MPG
City
12.70 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L4

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume :
Unknown
Luggage Volume :
Unknown

Technical Brief (Automatic - 5.3L - 8 Cylinder)

Gas Mileage (EPA Estimated)

The figures below show what the EPA estimates drivers will experience for fuel economy in "real world" driving situations. This version of the C1500 Suburban 2WD gets up to 19 MPG on the highway, 15 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 17 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 27% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
19 MPG
Combined
17 MPG
City
15 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
8
Valves Per Cylinder:
2
Displacement:
5.3 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Regular

Gas Mileage (EPA Unadjusted)

The figures below show what the EPA observed for fuel economy in labratory tests. These mileages are not typical of "real world" driving fuel economy. In the lab, this version of the C1500 Suburban 2WD gets up to 24.90 MPG on the highway, 16.80 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 19.68 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 48% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
24.90 MPG
Combined
19.68 MPG
City
16.80 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L4

Miscellaneous

Drive System:
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Volume :
Unknown
Luggage Volume :
Unknown

Comparisions

2005 Special Purpose Vehicles - Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the special purpose vehicles - sport utility vehicles 2wd class in 2005 goes to the Ford Escape HEV 2WD with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 33 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 120% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Nissan Armada 2WD.

Ford Escape HEV 2WD
33 MPG (Automatic - 2.3L - 4 Cylinder)
Toyota RAV4 2WD
26 MPG (Automatic - 2.4L - 4 Cylinder)
Ford Escape 2WD
26 MPG (Manual - 2.3L - 4 Cylinder)
Chevrolet Blazer 2WD
19 MPG (Automatic - 4.3L - 6 Cylinder)
Jeep Grand Cherokee 2WD
19 MPG (Automatic - 3.7L - 6 Cylinder)
Nissan Pathfinder 2WD
19 MPG (Automatic - 4.0L - 6 Cylinder)
Cadillac SRX 2WD
19 MPG (Automatic - 3.6L - 6 Cylinder)
Lincoln Aviator 2WD
15 MPG (Automatic - 4.6L - 8 Cylinder)
Lincoln Navigator 2WD
15 MPG (Automatic - 5.4L - 8 Cylinder)
Nissan Armada 2WD
15 MPG (Automatic - 5.6L - 8 Cylinder)
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