2012 Chevrolet Avalanche Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (17 MPG combined) across 2 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic 6-spd
- Engine
- 8-cyl, 5.3 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 17 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,950
- 5-year fuel cost
- −$7,750 more than average
- Configurations
- 2
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-cyl 5.3 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 | — |
| 8-cyl 5.3 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost | 5-YR COST | FE | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche 1500 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 8 | 5.3 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 | −$7,750 | — | — |
| Avalanche 1500 4WD | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 8 | 5.3 | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 | −$7,750 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche?
According to EPA data, the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is rated at 17 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche have?
The EPA data lists 8 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche use?
It uses Regular Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche?
The EPA estimates an annual fuel cost of $3,950.
How much will the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$7,750 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values mean the vehicle costs more than average).