1985 GMC Safari 2WD (passenger)Fuel Economy & MPG Ratings
Gasoline VansRear-Wheel Drive
City
19
MPG
Highway
26
MPG
Combined
22
MPG
Trim Comparison
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
19
Hwy
26
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
Manual 4-spd
Regular
City
19
Hwy
24
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Manual 4-spd
Regular
City
19
Hwy
22
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
18
Hwy
24
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
15
Hwy
20
Comb
17
Fuel cost: $3,950/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
15
Hwy
20
Comb
17
Fuel cost: $3,950/yr
Manual 4-spd
Regular
City
15
Hwy
19
Comb
16
Fuel cost: $4,200/yr
Automatic 4-spd
Regular
City
15
Hwy
18
Comb
16
Fuel cost: $4,200/yr
Manual 5-spd
Regular
City
15
Hwy
18
Comb
16
Fuel cost: $4,200/yr
Manual 4-spd
Regular
City
15
Hwy
17
Comb
15
Fuel cost: $4,500/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Manual 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Manual 4-spd | Regular | 19 | 22 | 20 | $3,400 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,400 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Manual 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 18 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Manual 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 17 | 15 | $4,500 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$-3,250
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10
GHG Score: -1/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 404 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 13.5 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 4.3L 4-cyl
- Transmission
- 4-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Body Style
- Minivan/Van
- GVWR
- Class 2 (6,001–8,500 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Engine Size
- 2.5L, 4-cylinder
- Induction Type
- Port Fuel Injection
- Fuel Type
- Regular Gasoline
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