1996 Chevrolet Tahoe Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe (14–15 MPG combined) across 3 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Special Purpose Vehicles
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 8-cyl, 5.7 L; 8-cyl, 6.5 L
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline, Diesel
- Combined MPG
- 14–15 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,800–$6,400
- Configurations
- 3
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 6.5 L · Diesel · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 17 | 15 | $6,400 | — |
| 8-cyl 5.7 L · Regular Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 12 | 16 | 14 | $4,800 | — |
| 8-cyl 5.7 L · Regular Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 12 | 16 | 14 | $4,800 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 5.7 | Regular Gasoline | 12 | 16 | 14 | $4,800 |
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 5.7 | Regular Gasoline | 12 | 16 | 14 | $4,800 |
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 4-spd | 8 | 6.5 | Diesel | 14 | 17 | 15 | $6,400 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe?
According to EPA data, the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe is rated at 14–15 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe have?
The EPA data lists 8 cylinders for this vehicle.
What fuel type does the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe use?
It is offered with Regular Gasoline and Diesel.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $4,800 to $6,400.