So... what type of gas mileage do each of the engines get?

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mikemc422

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I tried searching for threads with this info, but couldn't find anything. I'm wondering what each of the engines will get as far as mpg... I'm mainly looking at the Tahoe/Yukon with the 4.8/5.3 and Yukon XL with the 6.0, but drove (and really liked) a Suburban 2500 with the 8.1 today, so I'm considering them as well... I think it'd be helpful to other prospective buyers to have all the engines and their gas mileages/power outputs all in one place as well (if possible)...
 

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I've been driving my 2003 tahoe z71 with the 5.3 for two days now and have been getting 18 mpg based on 100 miles driven so far. 70 percent freeway. I know that is not enough track record but I had the same truck years ago and was consistent getting around 17 with mostly freeway and 15 city.

Of course weather makes a difference. In snow and using 4x4 you will get less.

But for everyday driving I'd say between 15 and 17
 

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My 07 Tahoe with the 5.3 gets 14 city 16 highway

Seams a little low for an 07. Aren't those suppose to get better with the active fuel management. I figured the 07 and up would get like 18-20

I drove a 2015 model Tahoe that I rented from Michigan to Chicago. About a 400 mile trip. I averaged 19.7 mpg. Mostly freeway though
 

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My mom has a 2016 LTZ it's amazing how much technology advanced in 9 years 60mph on flat roads high 20s in that but mine could just be becuase the engines old or the first model year the technology wasn't 100% there or maybe driving habits:)
 

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My 2005 LTZ with the 5.3 gets almost 15 in town, 16-17 freeway, depending on speed.
 

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My 01 Tahoe gets around 14-15 in town. My first big trip with her will be this weekend, heading to Jacksonville for the Raiders game ;)
 
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My mom has a 2016 LTZ it's amazing how much technology advanced in 9 years 60mph on flat roads high 20s in that but mine could just be becuase the engines old or the first model year the technology wasn't 100% there or maybe driving habits:)
Probably driving habits lol, my aunts 07 Escalade got 18-19 around town and 22+ on the highway (depending on speed) when she was good but it got down to 8-10 mpg when she wanted to have some fun
 

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