Lincoln Navigator vs Chevrolet Suburban
The Chevrolet Suburban is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 23 mpg combined versus 19 mpg for the Lincoln Navigator, a 4 mpg advantage and costs about $0 less per year to fuel.
Across 4 measured categories, the Chevrolet Suburban leads in 4. Figures are EPA test data, not manufacturer claims.
2015–2027
Lincoln Navigator
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · 35 configurations
2015–2026
Chevrolet Suburban
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · 72 configurations
Head-to-head specifications
| Metric | Lincoln Navigator | Chevrolet Suburban |
|---|---|---|
| Best combined MPG | 19 mpg | 23 mpg ✓ |
| Best city MPG | 17 mpg | 21 mpg ✓ |
| Best highway MPG | 23 mpg | 27 mpg ✓ |
| Lowest annual fuel costEPA estimate at 15,000 miles per year | $3,250 | $3,250 |
| Lowest CO2 output | 462 g/mi | 437 g/mi ✓ |
| Engines offered | SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start | 3.0, SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start, SIDI; FFV |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S10), Automatic (S6) | Automatic 10-spd, Automatic 6-spd |
| Drivetrains | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel types | Regular | Diesel, Regular, Premium |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Years covered | 2015–2027 | 2015–2026 |
| Configurations on record | 35 | 72 |
Source: EPA fuel economy records via fueleconomy.gov. Best-case values across all recorded configurations for each model.
Navigator vs Suburban: common questions
Which is better on gas, the Lincoln Navigator or the Chevrolet Suburban?
The Chevrolet Suburban is the more efficient of the two: it reaches 23 mpg combined versus 19 mpg for the Lincoln Navigator, a 4 mpg advantage and costs about $0 less per year to fuel.
Which costs less to run per year?
By EPA estimates at 15,000 miles a year, the Chevrolet Suburban runs about $3,250 a year in fuel at its most efficient configuration, versus about $3,250 for the Lincoln Navigator — a difference of roughly $0 per year.
What engines do the Navigator and Suburban offer?
Lincoln Navigator: SIDI & PFI, SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start. Chevrolet Suburban: 3.0, SIDI, SIDI; Stop-Start, SIDI; FFV.
Are they in the same vehicle class?
The EPA classifies the Lincoln Navigator as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD and the Chevrolet Suburban as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, so they aren't a like-for-like match on size.
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