Against 293 other V8 cars rated 2011–2013, the Avalanche sits right on their 16.5 mpg average.
Every Chevrolet Avalanche engine, compared
The Chevrolet Avalanche was rated in a single specification, so its gas mileage does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $3.20 a gallon.
| Engine | Combined | City / Highway | Years | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3L 8-cyl | 13.9 / 19.2 | 2002–2013 | $2,446 |
What that actually costs
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost per mile (2013) | $0.188 |
| Fuel per year | $2,259 |
| Fuel over five years | $11,295 |
| Against other V8 cars, 2011–2013 | −$68 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $3,996 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche gives up 6 mpg in town: 21 on the highway against 15 in the city, $731 a year if every mile were city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2013) | 15 mpg | $2,560 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 21 mpg | $1,829 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | +6 mpg (40%) | Wide — this car dislikes traffic |
How the Avalanche changed over the years
The Avalanche peaked in 2013 at 17 mpg (15 city, 21 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2006 at 14 — 3 mpg apart, or $484 a year in fuel between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined | City / Highway | Engines offered | Fuel per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 15 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2012 | 15 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2011 | 15 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2010 | 15 / 21 | 1 | $2,259 | |
| 2009 | 14 / 20 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2008 | 14 / 20 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2007 | 14 / 19 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2006 | 13 / 17 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2005 | 13 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2004 | 14 / 18 | 1 | $2,560 | |
| 2003 | 12 / 17 | 1 | $2,743 | |
| 2002 | 13 / 17 | 1 | $2,743 |
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How we count
This page rests on 12 EPA ratings of the Chevrolet Avalanche — 1 engine across 2002–2013. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $3.20 a gallon, against EPA's own estimate of $3,996. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What mpg does the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche get?
17 mpg combined, 15 city and 21 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2002 the Avalanche has averaged 15.7 mpg.
Is the 2013 Avalanche more efficient than the 2012?
About the same: 17 against 17 mpg combined.
Which Avalanche year has the best gas mileage?
The 2013, at 17 mpg combined (15 city, 21 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
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