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1989 Chevrolet Blazer MPG & fuel economy

The 1989 Chevrolet Blazer is a special purpose vehicle offered in 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 13 to 19 MPG. That's down 3 MPG from the 1988 model. Among 39 special purpose vehicles rated for 1989, it ranks 8th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,447 a year to fuel.

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Combined 19 MPG 17 MPG city · 24 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,447 15,000 mi/yr · $16.32 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1989 #8 of 39 Special Purpose Vehicles by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1989 Chevrolet Blazer's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	17	7.2	13.8
Highway	24	10.2	9.8
Combined	19	8.1	12.4

How it ranks among 1989 Special Purpose Vehicles

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1Geo Tracker25 MPG $1,860
2Suzuki Samurai25 MPG $1,860
3Suzuki Sidekick25 MPG $1,860
4Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager21 MPG $2,214
5Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van21 MPG $2,214
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8Chevrolet Blazer19 MPG $2,447
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39Land Rover Range Rover12 MPG $4,938

1989 BlazerOther special purpose vehiclesClass median: $2,906/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Blazer MPG across model years

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6 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual S10 Blazer 2WD	Gas	17 MPG	24 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic S10 Blazer 2WD	Gas	16 MPG	22 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
4WD/AWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual S10 Blazer 4WD	Gas	15 MPG	22 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic S10 Blazer 4WD	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Blazer V1500 4WD	Gas	12 MPG	16 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual Blazer V1500 4WD	Gas	12 MPG	14 MPG	13 MPG	—	$3,577

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 2.8L 6-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 468 g/mi

1989 Chevrolet Blazer vs. rivals

vs GMC Jimmy 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Mazda MPV 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Same fuel cost vs Jeep Cherokee 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Cherokee saves $122/yr vs Mitsubishi Space Wagon 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Space Wagon saves $122/yr vs Isuzu Amigo 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Blazer saves $136/yr vs Toyota 4Runner 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Blazer saves $136/yr vs Ford Bronco II 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Blazer saves $136/yr vs General Motors Coachbuilder Wagon 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Blazer saves $136/yr vs Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Voyager/Grand Voyager saves $233/yr vs Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van saves $233/yr vs Suzuki Samurai 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Samurai saves $587/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1989 Chevrolet Blazer Diesel (17 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1989 Chevrolet Blazer?

Up to 19 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway); ratings range from 13 to 19 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1989 Chevrolet Blazer use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1989 Chevrolet Blazer?