1988 · Special Purpose Vehicle · Diesel

1988 GMC Jimmy Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 1988 GMC Jimmy Diesel is a special purpose vehicle with one EPA-rated configuration. The most efficient version returns 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway) on diesel. That's up 1 MPG from the 1987 model. Among 34 special purpose vehicles rated for 1988, it ranks 24th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $3,265 a year to fuel.

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Combined 17 MPG 15 MPG city · 20 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $3,265 15,000 mi/yr · $21.76 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1988 #24 of 34 Special Purpose Vehicles by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1988 GMC Jimmy Diesel's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City156.415.7
Highway208.511.8
Combined177.213.8

How it ranks among 1988 Special Purpose Vehicles

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  1. 1Subaru Justy33 MPG $1,409
  2. 2Suzuki Samurai25 MPG $1,860
  3. 3Chevrolet Blazer22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4GMC Jimmy22 MPG $2,114
  5. 5Jeep Cherokee21 MPG $2,214
  6. 24GMC Jimmy Diesel17 MPG $3,265
  7. 34Land Rover Range Rover13 MPG $4,558
1988 Jimmy DieselOther special purpose vehiclesClass median: $3,003/yr

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

Jimmy Diesel MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
4WD/AWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
V15 Jimmy 4WD
Diesel 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $3,265

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Diesel
Engine / motor
6.2L 8-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
4WD/AWD
Tailpipe CO₂
599 g/mi

1988 GMC Jimmy Diesel vs. rivals

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Same year, other powertrains: 1988 GMC Jimmy (22 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1988 GMC Jimmy Diesel?

Up to 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway).

What fuel does the 1988 GMC Jimmy Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1988 GMC Jimmy Diesel?

The 1988 GMC Jimmy Diesel's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1988 GMC Jimmy Diesel per year?

About $3,265 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, or $21.76 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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