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Chevrolet Tahoe vs Ford Expedition: fuel economy and fuel cost

In model year 2026 the Ford Expedition is the cheaper of the two to fuel: about $3,490 a year for its lowest-cost configuration (Expedition, 19 MPG combined), against $3,900 for the Chevrolet Tahoe (Tahoe, 17 MPG combined). That is $410 a year, or $2,050 over five years.

Both are classed as Standard SUVs by the EPA. Costs assume 15,000 miles a year and the same fuel and electricity prices for both vehicles, using the EPA combined rating (55% city, 45% highway). Each figure is rounded to $10 and every difference is calculated from the rounded values.

The EPA is still publishing model year 2027 ratings, so this page compares model year 2026, the latest complete year.

Illustration: Standard SUVs
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  • Standard SUVs

Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest fuel cost configuration

Tahoe

17 MPG
Combined
15 MPG
City
20 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost
$3,900

$26.00 per 100 miles

15,000 mi/yr, same fuel prices

6 configurations in MY2026

Illustration: Standard SUVs
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  • Standard SUVs

Ford Expedition

Lowest fuel cost configuration

Expedition

19 MPG
Combined
16 MPG
City
24 MPG
Highway
Annual fuel cost
$3,490

$23.27 per 100 miles

15,000 mi/yr, same fuel prices

2 configurations in MY2026

What the fuel costs

Annual fuel cost of the lowest-cost configuration

  • Chevrolet Tahoe$3,900 a year · $26.00 per 100 mi
  • Ford Expedition$3,490 a year · $23.27 per 100 mi

Difference per year

$410

Ford Expedition costs less to fuel

Over 5 years

$2,050

$410 a year × 5, 15,000 mi/yr, same fuel prices

Head to head, MY2026

Chevrolet Tahoe and Ford Expedition compared on their lowest fuel cost configuration
Measure Chevrolet Tahoe Ford Expedition
Lowest-cost configuration TahoeExpedition
Powertrain GasGas
Combined rating 17 MPG19 MPG (better)
City rating 15 MPG16 MPG (better)
Highway rating 20 MPG24 MPG (better)
Annual fuel cost $3,900/yr$3,490/yr (better)
Cost per 100 miles $26.00$23.27 (better)
Annual cost range, all configurations $3,900–$4,930$3,490–$3,680
Configurations in MY2026 62
EPA class Standard SUVsStandard SUVs

Best configuration by powertrain

Lowest-cost configuration of each powertrain, Chevrolet Tahoe and Ford Expedition
Powertrain Chevrolet Tahoe Ford Expedition
Gas 17 MPG · $3,900/yr Tahoe 19 MPG · $3,490/yr Expedition
Diesel 24 MPG · $3,960/yr Tahoe Not offered in MY2026

Each cell shows the combined rating and the annual fuel cost of the lowest-cost configuration with that powertrain.

Where each one comes out ahead

Generated from the numbers above, comparing the lowest fuel cost configurations. No subjective judgements.

Chevrolet Tahoe

  • Offers diesel configurations in MY2026; the Ford Expedition does not

Ford Expedition

  • Lower annual fuel cost: $3,490 vs $3,900
  • Higher combined rating: 19 MPG vs 17 MPG
  • Higher city rating: 16 MPG vs 15 MPG
  • Higher highway rating: 24 MPG vs 20 MPG

Year by year

Combined rating and annual fuel cost by model year, Chevrolet Tahoe and Ford Expedition
Model year Chevrolet Tahoe Ford Expedition
CombinedPer yearCombinedPer year
2026 16–24 MPG $3,900–$4,930 18–19 MPG $3,490–$3,680
2025 16–24 MPG $3,900–$4,930 18–19 MPG $3,460–$3,680
2024 16–24 MPG $3,880–$5,110 17–19 MPG $3,400–$3,840
2023 16–24 MPG $3,880–$5,110 17–19 MPG $3,400–$3,840
2022 16–24 MPG $3,880–$5,140 17–19 MPG $3,400–$3,840
2021 16–24 MPG $3,630–$5,180 18–19 MPG $3,350–$3,630
2020 17–18 MPG $3,710–$4,760 18–19 MPG $3,440–$3,630
2019 17–18 MPG $3,710–$4,760 18–20 MPG $3,340–$3,630
2018 17–19 MPG $3,410–$4,730 18–20 MPG $3,280–$3,570
2017 18–19 MPG $3,510–$3,660 16–18 MPG $3,720–$3,990
2016 18–19 MPG $3,530–$3,660 16–18 MPG $3,620–$3,990
2015 18 MPG $3,530–$3,660 16–18 MPG $3,620–$3,990
2014 17 MPG $3,810 15–16 MPG $4,090–$4,460
2013 17–21 MPG $3,100–$3,810 15–16 MPG $4,080–$4,460
2012 17–21 MPG $3,100–$3,860 15–16 MPG $4,090–$4,460
2011 17–21 MPG $3,100–$3,860 13–16 MPG $4,080–$5,060
2010 17–22 MPG $2,970–$3,840 14–16 MPG $4,080–$4,670
2009 14–21 MPG $3,110–$4,670 16 MPG $4,080
2008 14–21 MPG $3,110–$5,740 14 MPG $4,670
2007 16–17 MPG $3,840–$4,080 15 MPG $4,360
2006 14–16 MPG $4,080–$4,670 14 MPG $4,670
2005 14–16 MPG $4,080–$4,670 14 MPG $4,670
2004 14–15 MPG $4,360–$4,670 13–15 MPG $4,360–$5,030
2003 13–15 MPG $4,360–$5,030 14 MPG $4,670
2002 14–15 MPG $4,360–$4,670 13–16 MPG $4,080–$5,030
2001 14–15 MPG $4,360–$4,670 13–16 MPG $4,080–$5,030
2000 13–15 MPG $4,360–$5,030 13–15 MPG $4,360–$5,030

Earlier model years are costed with today's fuel prices, so the table shows how each model's efficiency changed, not what fuel cost at the time. Ranges cover every configuration of that model year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper to fuel, the Chevrolet Tahoe or the Ford Expedition?

The Ford Expedition is cheaper: about $3,490 a year against $3,900 for the Chevrolet Tahoe, a difference of $410 a year. That compares the lowest-cost configuration of each in model year 2026 at 15,000 miles a year with the same fuel prices.

How much would the Ford Expedition save over five years?

About $2,050 ($410 a year for five years), assuming 15,000 miles a year and the same fuel prices. Your total depends on how much you drive and on local prices; see fuel cost by state.

Which has the better fuel economy rating, the Chevrolet Tahoe or the Ford Expedition?

The Ford Expedition is rated 19 MPG combined against 17 MPG for the Chevrolet Tahoe. City: 15 MPG vs 16 MPG. Highway: 20 MPG vs 24 MPG. These are the EPA ratings of each model's lowest-cost configuration.

How is the annual fuel cost calculated?

Distance of 15,000 miles a year at the EPA combined rating (55% city, 45% highway). Gasoline is priced at $4.36/gal (EIA U.S. average for regular, Sep 2026) and electricity at 18.3¢/kWh (EIA U.S. residential average, Jul 2026); premium and diesel configurations use their own EIA prices. Each result is rounded to $10, and differences are calculated from the rounded figures.

Are the Chevrolet Tahoe and the Ford Expedition in the same class?

Yes. The EPA classes both as Standard SUVs.

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EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · Prices: EIA regular gasoline, U.S. avg, Sep 2026 ($4.36/gal); residential electricity, U.S. avg, Jul 2026 (18.3¢/kWh) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city, same prices for both vehicles