2009 Chevrolet Tahoe

The 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is listed in 9 versions in the EPA fuel economy database, with 4.8 L 8-cyl, 5.3 L 8-cyl, 6.0 L 8-cyl hybrid and 6.2 L 8-cyl powertrains. Combined fuel economy ranges from 14 to 21 MPG (best: 11.2 L/100 km).

Model year2009
Versions9
ClassSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Drive4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive

Engines, transmissions & fuel economy

VersionPowertrainTransmissionDriveFuelMPG city / hwy / combL/100 km (comb)CO2 g/miClass
Tahoe 1500 2WD4.8 L 8-cylAutomatic 4-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular14 / 19 / 1614.7555Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Tahoe 1500 2WD5.3 L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular14 / 20 / 1614.7555Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Tahoe 1500 2WD5.3 L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel DriveGasoline or E8514 / 20 / 1614.7555Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Tahoe 1500 2WD6.2 L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel DriveGasoline or E8512 / 19 / 1515.7592Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Tahoe 1500 4WD5.3 L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveGasoline or E8514 / 20 / 1614.7555Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Tahoe 1500 4WD6.2 L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spd4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveGasoline or E8512 / 19 / 1416.8635Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Tahoe 1500 XFE 2WD5.3 L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel DriveGasoline or E8515 / 21 / 1713.8523Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Tahoe Hybrid 2WD6.0 L 8-cyl hybridAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Rear-Wheel DriveRegular21 / 22 / 2111.2423Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Tahoe Hybrid 4WD6.0 L 8-cyl hybridAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegular20 / 20 / 2011.8444Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD

Figures are EPA estimates for the U.S. market (U.S. gallons). Your mileage will vary. Transmissions: (S6) = 6-speed with manual select mode, (AV) = continuously variable, (AM) = automated manual.

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