Fuel economy & running costsGasoline

2013 ChevroletSilverado K15 4WD

Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD · 4-Wheel Drive · 5.3 L 8-cyl

17MPGcombined

15city

21highway

A year of fuel$3,950

CO₂ from the tailpipe524 g/mi

Figures from the EPA label (fueleconomy.gov), the same as on the car's window sticker.

See it on fueleconomy.gov

Against the 4,600 chevrolet cars

Combined MPG 17 MPGbest 48 · avg 19

Annual fuel cost $3,950best $650 · avg $3,905

Bars are scaled to the best in the list; the mark shows the list average. Lower is better for fuel cost; higher is better for the rest. All figures are the EPA's.

Summary

The 2013 Chevrolet Silverado K15 4WD is a gasoline pickup in the Silverado family, with four-wheel drive and an automatic 6-speed transmission. It has a 5.3-liter eight-cylinder engine and an EPA class of Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD. Fuel economy is rated at 15 MPG in the city, 21 MPG on the highway and 17 MPG combined. Its listed EPA annual fuel cost is $3,950, and tailpipe CO2 emissions are 524 grams per mile. The vehicle is also identified as an FFV, or flexible-fuel vehicle, in its alternative fuel type. Buyers comparing pickups can consider that designation alongside the stated gasoline fuel type, drive configuration and fuel economy figures. The ratings put its highway figure six MPG above its city figure.

Who it is for

This pickup may fit buyers seeking a 4-wheel-drive Silverado with a 5.3-liter eight-cylinder engine. The MPG ratings and $3,950 annual fuel cost help buyers account for fuel use.

What is good

4-wheel drive
5.3-liter eight-cylinder engine
21 MPG highway rating
FFV alternative fuel designation

What to know first

15 MPG city rating
17 MPG combined rating
Annual fuel cost is $3,950
Tailpipe CO2 is 524 g/mile

Verdict

The Silverado K15 4WD combines a gasoline engine, four-wheel drive and automatic 6-speed transmission. Its 17 MPG combined rating and $3,950 listed annual fuel cost are central figures for buyers considering its running costs.