Chevrolet Suburban K10 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Chevrolet Suburban K10 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 1984 to 2014. Across those years its best rated version returned 17 mpg (2014) and its thirstiest returned 11 mpg (1984). The EPA record holds 15 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 5 | 16 mpg | 11 mpg | #18 of 23 (23th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Diesel | Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD |
| 1985 | 5 | 16 mpg | 11 mpg | #7 of 10 (33th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Diesel | Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD, Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 1986 | 4 | 16 mpg | 11 mpg | #23 of 27 (15th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular, Diesel | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| 2014 | 1 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | #33 of 60 (46th pct) | 4-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Chevrolet Suburban K10 placed highest in 1985 at #7 of 10, and lowest in 2014 at #33 of 60. It spent 0 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 15 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd Gasoline or E85 | FFV, FFV | 15 | 21 | 17 | 676.5 | 17.5 | $3,650 | 520 | 3/10 |
| 1986 | 5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (350 V8) | 10 | 12 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1986 | 5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (350 V8) | 11 | 15 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1986 | 5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (350 V8) (FFS) | 10 | 15 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1986 | 6.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Diesel | (NO-CAT), Diesel | 15 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 22.3 | $5,600 | 636.25 | n/a |
| 1985 | 5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (350 V8) | 10 | 13 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1985 | 5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (350 V8) | 11 | 15 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1985 | 5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (350 V8) (FFS) CA model | 11 | 14 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1985 | 6.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Diesel | 6.2L 8-cyl, Diesel | 15 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 22.3 | $5,600 | 636.25 | n/a |
| 1985 | 6.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Diesel | CA model, Diesel | 14 | 19 | 16 | 718.8 | 22.3 | $5,600 | 636.25 | n/a |
| 1984 | 5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 4-spd Regular | (350 V8) | 10 | 12 | 11 | 1045.5 | 27.0 | $5,650 | 807.9090909090909 | n/a |
| 1984 | 5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (350 V8) | 11 | 14 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1984 | 5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Regular | (350 V8) (FFS) CA model | 11 | 14 | 12 | 958.3 | 24.8 | $5,200 | 740.5833333333334 | n/a |
| 1984 | 6.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Diesel | (DIESEL), Diesel | 15 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 22.3 | $5,600 | 636.25 | n/a |
| 1984 | 6.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic 4-spd Diesel | (DIESEL) CA model, Diesel | 15 | 20 | 16 | 718.8 | 22.3 | $5,600 | 636.25 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 → 2014 | 16 → 17 mpg | +1 mpg | 676 gal |
What Suburban K10 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2014 Chevrolet Suburban K10 burns 676 to 676 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $2,029 | $2,029 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,368 | $2,368 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,706 | $2,706 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2014 model year is $3,650 to $3,650 a year in fuel, or $7,000 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD
Across the 69 nameplates EPA classifies as Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 17 mpg the Chevrolet Suburban K10 is 5 mpg below the median, which is worth about $538 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
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