2006 Chevrolet C1500 Silverado 2WD

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Technical Brief (Automatic - 4.3L - 6 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 Silverado 2WD gets up to 21 MPG on the highway, 16 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 18 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 31% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
21 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
City
16 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
6
Valves Per Cylinder:
2
Displacement:
4.3 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 Silverado 2WD gets up to 26.79 MPG on the highway, 17.95 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 21.08 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 49% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
26.79 MPG
Combined
21.08 MPG
City
17.95 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L4

Miscellaneous

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

Technical Brief (Manual - 4.3L - 6 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 Silverado 2WD gets up to 22 MPG on the highway, 16 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 18 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 38% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
22 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
City
16 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
6
Valves Per Cylinder:
2
Displacement:
4.3 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 Silverado 2WD gets up to 27.70 MPG on the highway, 17.80 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 21.21 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 56% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
27.70 MPG
Combined
21.21 MPG
City
17.80 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M5

Miscellaneous

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

Technical Brief (Automatic - 4.8L - 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 Silverado 2WD gets up to 21 MPG on the highway, 16 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 18 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 31% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
21 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
City
16 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
8
Valves Per Cylinder:
2
Displacement:
4.8 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 Silverado 2WD gets up to 26.82 MPG on the highway, 18.30 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 21.35 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 47% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
26.82 MPG
Combined
21.35 MPG
City
18.30 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 - 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 Silverado 2WD gets up to 16 MPG on the highway, 12 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 14 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 33% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
16 MPG
Combined
14 MPG
City
12 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 Silverado 2WD gets up to 20.46 MPG on the highway, 13.44 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 15.89 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 52% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
20.46 MPG
Combined
15.89 MPG
City
13.44 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 Silverado 2WD gets up to 20 MPG on the highway, 16 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 18 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 25% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
20 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
City
16 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 Silverado 2WD gets up to 26.04 MPG on the highway, 17.68 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 20.67 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 47% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
26.04 MPG
Combined
20.67 MPG
City
17.68 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 Silverado 2WD gets up to 20 MPG on the highway, 16 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 18 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 25% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
20 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
City
16 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 Silverado 2WD gets up to 26.91 MPG on the highway, 17.80 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 21.00 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 51% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
26.91 MPG
Combined
21.00 MPG
City
17.80 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L4

Miscellaneous

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

Technical Brief (Automatic - 6.0L - 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 Silverado 2WD gets up to 19 MPG on the highway, 14 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 16 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 36% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
19 MPG
Combined
16 MPG
City
14 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
8
Valves Per Cylinder:
2
Displacement:
6.0 Liters
Guzzler:
No
Turbo:
No
Supercharged:
No
Fuel Type:
Premium

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 Silverado 2WD gets up to 25.10 MPG on the highway, 16.70 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 19.66 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 50% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
25.10 MPG
Combined
19.66 MPG
City
16.70 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Automatic
Sub Type:
L4

Miscellaneous

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

Technical Brief (Manual - 4.8L - 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 Silverado 2WD gets up to 21 MPG on the highway, 16 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 18 MPG. Highway fuel economy is a full 31% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
21 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
City
16 MPG

Engine

Cylinders:
8
Valves Per Cylinder:
2
Displacement:
4.8 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 Silverado 2WD gets up to 28.00 MPG on the highway, 18.70 MPG under city driving conditions, and an estimated combined rating of 21.99 MPG. Labratory highway fuel economy is a full 50% better than city fuel economy.

Highway
28.00 MPG
Combined
21.99 MPG
City
18.70 MPG

Transmission

Type:
Manual
Sub Type:
M5

Miscellaneous

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

Comparisions

2006 Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD

The title for most fuel efficient vehicle in the standard pickup trucks 2wd class in 2006 goes to the Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD with a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 26 miles per gallon. This MPG rating is a full 63% better than the worst in class vehicle, the Lincoln Mark LT.

Ford Ranger Pickup 2WD
26 MPG (Manual - 2.3L - 4 Cylinder)
Mazda B2300 2WD
26 MPG (Manual - 2.3L - 4 Cylinder)
Toyota Toyota Tacoma 2WD
23 MPG (Automatic - 2.7L - 4 Cylinder)
Nissan Frontier V6 2WD
19 MPG (Manual - 4.0L - 6 Cylinder)
Chevrolet C15 Silverado Hybrid 2WD
19 MPG (Automatic - 5.3L - 8 Cylinder)
GMC Canyon Cab Chassis Inc 2WD
19 MPG (Automatic - 3.5L - 5 Cylinder)
Dodge Dakota Pickup 2WD
19 MPG (Manual - 3.7L - 6 Cylinder)
Chevrolet SSR Pickup 2WD
17 MPG (Automatic - 6.0L - 8 Cylinder)
Nissan Titan 2WD
16 MPG (Automatic - 5.6L - 8 Cylinder)
Lincoln Mark LT
16 MPG (Automatic - 5.4L - 8 Cylinder)
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