5.3 v 6.2 daily use and mpg

[gilboyj]

Chevrolet website shows only a 1 mpg difference between the two engines in city and overall combined mpg, with identical numbers on the highway. Curious about this claim. Our needs will be 80% “soccer mom” based — running kids to various practices, clubs, etc. on a daily basis, with a few weekend trips scattered throughout. Trying to decide on the best engine option to fit our needs. Will not be towing.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

What model and year of truck are you talking about?

 

[wjburken]

The numbers that GM posts are somewhat suspect, in my opinion, as there are so many variables that will determine what you actually get. Type of driving, city/highway, how much weight you carry, etc.

With that being said, it depends on what you will be doing with your vehicle. Towing? I’d go with the 6.2.

Also, if you do the math, the difference between fuel costs on a vehicle that gets 16 mpg vs one that gets 14 mpg is minimal. If you drive 15000 miles a year and gas is $3.00/gal, you’re talking less than $500 a year difference in fuel costs.

 

[gilboyj]

What model and year of truck are you talking about?

Sorry, key information omitted. Considering 2021 Suburban Premier v. High Country.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Sorry, key information omitted. Considering 2021 Suburban Premier v. High Country.

If you can afford a '21 (which I can't), I'd think that the difference in gas mileage between the two motor options would not be all that relevant to you. Since you are looking at the larger truck body, I'd recommend the 6.2 motor. It will pull whatever you need, and when you drive it, it will also be fun to drive, when you step on it.

 

[Big Mama]

And the extra cost of the 6.2 will add a bigger deficit vs the 5.3 but in the price range you’re looking at it may not matter.

 

[SnowBuck]

Between the HC and the Denali XL...both practically the same price as I "built" them online...leaning toward the HC.

 

[Blueinterceptor]

If I were ordering a Tahoe the 5.3 would be great. If I were ordering a burb. I’d go with the 6.2. Just remember that the 6.2 must use premium gas.

 

[Stbentoak]

Or a Duramax if you are worried about Mileage....

 

[Goldenbear03]

I got my AT4 Yukon on 10/20 and my wife got her Escalade on Friday. I was completely happy with my 5.3L until I drove hers. That thing screams and the transmission feels smoother to me.

if you didn’t know the difference, you would probably be plenty happy with the 5.3L. It has plenty of power. You won’t notice much of a difference, if any, at the pump except for the premium fuel requirement mentioned previously.