2012 Chevrolet Tahoe 1500 4WD MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe 1500 4WD.

The 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe 1500 4WD runs on regular gasoline and is in the Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD car class.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe 1500 4WD is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe 1500 4WD Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe 1500 4WD gets up to 15 miles per gallon in the city, and 21 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe 1500 4WD is 17 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe 1500 4WD?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe 1500 4WD is $3,700 per year.

That value has been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

If you were to compare a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe 1500 4WD to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $7,000 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe 1500 4WD Consume?

The 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe 1500 4WD will consume roughly 18 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe 1500 4WD.

City MPG 15
Highway MPG 21
Combined MPG 17
Save/Spend vs Average Car Spend $7,000
Fuel Cost $3,700
Fuel Type 1 Gasoline or E85
Fuel Type 2 E85
ATV Type FFV
Barrels of Petroleum 18
Drive 4-Wheel Drive
Cylinders 8
Transmission Automatic 6-spd
Vehicle Class Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Start/Stop? No
Supercharged? No
Turbocharged? No

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Disclaimer

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