With gasoline prices rising, you may wonder, “How big is the gas tank on a Chevy?” Equally important is how far it can travel on a single tank. We love the questions, and the answers may surprise you, particularly regarding efficiency. Read as our Monument Chevrolet team in Pasadena, California, looks at several Chevy models to provide the answer.
Do You Need a Large Gas Tank?
Not necessarily. A larger gas tank allows a car to drive farther before fueling, an important consideration when choosing a vehicle, but that doesn’t equate to better fuel efficiency. Chevrolet tries to balance the size of its vehicles’ gas tanks to achieve an acceptable driving range without compromising performance. The larger the tank, the heavier the car becomes, affecting handling performance and efficiency.
Most Pasadena drivers want a fuel-efficient vehicle with an acceptable driving range for their weekly commute without making frequent fuel stops. Let’s compare several vehicles in the Chevrolet lineup to see how they do.
2024 Chevrolet Malibu
How many gallons does a Chevrolet Malibu hold? The 2024 Chevrolet Malibu has a 15.8-gallon gas tank. A 1.5-liter inline four-cylinder turbocharged engine gets 27/35 mpg city/highway ratings. If you stay on surface roads, you can travel approximately 426.6 miles on a full gas tank. Conversely, you can cover around 553 miles if you drive only on the highway.
2024 Chevrolet Camaro
Every Chevrolet Camaro has a 19-gallon gas tank, but it has three available engines. The base 3.6-liter V-6 engine gets 16/26 mpg city/highway. That translates to driving ranges of 304 city miles or 494 highway miles.
A 6.2-liter V-8 engine with a manual transmission gets 16/24 mpg city/highway. It can drive 304 miles in the city or 456 miles on the freeway. The supercharged V-8 engine in specific Camaro models rates 14/20 mpg city/highway and can travel 266 miles around town or 380 miles on the interstate.
2024 Chevrolet Trax
What is the 2024 Chevrolet Trax gas tank size? The compact Trax SUV has a 13.2-gallon tank and a 1.2-liter turbocharged engine with 28/32 mpg city/highway ratings, giving it a driving range of 369.6 miles in the city or 422.4 miles on the highway.
2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer
The Trailblazer has a standard 1.3-liter turbo engine and a 13.2-gallon gas tank. With 26/29 mpg city/highway ratings, this SUV can drive 343.2 miles in the city or 382.8 miles on freeways.
2024 Chevrolet Equinox
How many gallons does a Chevrolet Equinox hold? This compact SUV uses a 14.9-gallon tank and a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which the EPA rates at 26 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway. It can travel 387.4 miles in the city or 461.9 miles on the interstate.
2024 Chevrolet Blazer
The Chevrolet Blazer has a 19.4-gallon fuel tank. Two engines are available: a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo or a 3.6-liter V-6. The 2.0-liter engine gets 22/29 mpg city/highway ratings, enabling the Blazer to drive 426.8 miles in the city or 562.6 miles on the highway. Chevrolet’s 3.0-liter V-6 engine rates 18/26 mpg city/highway. It can reach 564.2 miles on a full tank.
2024 Chevrolet Tahoe
The popular Chevy Tahoe has a 24-gallon gas tank and three available engines. A 5.3-liter V-8 engine gets 15/20 mpg city/highway ratings. It can drive 360 miles around town or 480 miles on the highway. Chevrolet’s 6.2-liter V-8 has 14/20 mpg city/highway ratings. This engine enables the Tahoe to travel 336 miles in the city or 480 miles on the interstate.
Lastly, a 3.0-liter turbodiesel engine provides maximum efficiency ratings of 21/28 mpg city/highway. That translates to a driving range of 504 miles in the city or 672 miles on the interstate.
2024 Chevrolet Suburban
The Suburban has the same three-engine lineup as the Tahoe but a 28-gallon tank. The 5.3-liter engine rates at 15/20 mpg city/highway. This powertrain can get the Suburban 420 miles on surface roads or 560 miles on the freeway before needing fuel.
With the 6.2-liter engine rated at 14/20 mpg city/highway, the Tahoe can travel 392 miles around town or 560 miles on the highway. The turbodiesel has a 21/27 mpg city/highway rating, enabling it to drive 588 or 756 miles, respectively.
2024 Chevrolet Colorado
The Chevrolet Colorado has two engines: a 2.7-liter turbo rated at 19/24 mpg city/highway or a new TurboMax engine with 19/24 mpg city/highway ratings. Its 21.4-gallon tank allows the 2.7-liter Colorado to travel 406.6 miles in the city or 513.6 miles on the interstate. The TurboMax-equipped Colorado can drive 363.8 miles around town or 406.6 miles on the highway.
2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Chevrolet has four available engines and a 24-gallon tank for the Silverado 1500 pickup. The TurboMax engine rates 18/22 mpg city/highway and drives 432 miles on city streets or 528 miles on highways. The 5.3-liter V-8 engine’s 15/20 mpg city/highway ratings enable the Silverado to drive 360 miles on surface roads or 480 miles on the freeway.
A 3.0-liter turbodiesel engine rates 20/22 mpg city/highway. Around town, this powertrain can take the Silverado 480 miles, or it can travel up to 528 miles on the highway. Chevrolet’s 6.2-liter V-8 engine rates at 15/20 mpg city/highway. It drives 360 miles in the city or 480 miles on the highway.
2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV
Electric vehicles (EVs) such as the Bolt EV don’t have gas-powered engines or fuel tanks. They instead have electric motors and a battery pack. The motor output and the battery size determine the driving range, expressed as MPGe. The Bolt EV has a combined 120 MPGe rating, translating to a 259-mile driving range.
Explore the Fuel-Efficient Chevrolet Lineup Today in Pasadena
We’ve discussed gas tank size and fuel efficiency. As you can see, finding a model with the range and fuel capacity to keep you driving longer helps. But for maximum savings, we recommend finding a vehicle with the highest efficiency ratings. We invite you to browse our inventory online. For additional questions or a test drive, please visit our Pasadena showroom and speak with one of our team members. They’ll answer your questions and coordinate a test drive.
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