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1985 GMC Jimmy MPG & fuel economy

The 1985 GMC Jimmy is a special purpose vehicle offered in 20 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 22 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 12 to 22 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 1984 model. Among 38 special purpose vehicles rated for 1985, it ranks 6th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,114 a year to fuel.

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Combined 22 MPG 19 MPG city · 26 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,114 15,000 mi/yr · $14.09 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1985 #6 of 38 Special Purpose Vehicles by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1985 GMC Jimmy's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City198.112.4
Highway2611.19.0
Combined229.410.7

How it ranks among 1985 Special Purpose Vehicles

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  1. 1Subaru Wagon26 MPG $1,788
  2. 2Grumman Olson Kubvan31 MPG $1,790
  3. 3Subaru Brat25 MPG $1,860
  4. 4Dodge Caravan/Ram Van23 MPG $2,022
  5. 5Chevrolet Blazer22 MPG $2,114
  6. 6GMC Jimmy22 MPG $2,114
  7. 38Dodge D250 Cab Chassis10 MPG $4,650
1985 JimmyOther special purpose vehiclesClass median: $2,735/yr

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

Jimmy MPG across model years

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20 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
S15 Jimmy 2WD		 Gas 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,114
RWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
S15 Jimmy 2WD		 Gas 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual
T15 (S15) Jimmy 4WD		 Gas 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,214
RWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
S15 Jimmy 2WD		 Gas 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
T15 (S15) Jimmy 4WD		 Gas 18 MPG 23 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
RWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual
S15 Jimmy 2WD		 Gas 19 MPG 22 MPG 20 MPG — $2,325
RWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual
S15 Jimmy 2WD		 Gas 16 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic
T15 (S15) Jimmy 4WD		 Gas 18 MPG 21 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
RWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
S15 Jimmy 2WD		 Gas 17 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
RWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual
S15 Jimmy 2WD		 Gas 17 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
RWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
S15 Jimmy 2WD		 Gas 16 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $2,447
RWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
S15 Jimmy 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 23 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
S15 Jimmy 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
4WD/AWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
T15 (S15) Jimmy 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
4WD/AWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual
T15 (S15) Jimmy 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 22 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
4WD/AWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
T15 (S15) Jimmy 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
4WD/AWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
T15 (S15) Jimmy 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 21 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
4WD/AWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
T15 (S15) Jimmy 4WD		 Gas 14 MPG 21 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual
T15 (S15) Jimmy 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
K15 Jimmy 4WD		 Gas 11 MPG 15 MPG 12 MPG — $3,875

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
404 g/mi

1985 GMC Jimmy vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Blazer 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Same fuel cost vs Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer Diesel 26 MPG · $2,135/yr Jimmy saves $21/yr vs Dodge Caravan/Ram Van 23 MPG · $2,022/yr Caravan/Ram Van saves $92/yr vs Toyota 4Runner 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Jimmy saves $101/yr vs Plymouth Voyager 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Jimmy saves $101/yr vs Suzuki SJ 410 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Jimmy saves $101/yr vs Ford Bronco II Diesel 25 MPG · $2,220/yr Jimmy saves $106/yr vs Subaru Brat 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Brat saves $254/yr vs Grumman Olson Kubvan 31 MPG · $1,790/yr Kubvan saves $323/yr vs Subaru Wagon 26 MPG · $1,788/yr Wagon saves $325/yr vs GMC Jimmy Hybrid 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Jimmy saves $1,208/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1985 GMC Jimmy Hybrid (14 MPG), 1985 GMC Jimmy Diesel (17 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1985 GMC Jimmy?

Up to 22 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway); ratings range from 12 to 22 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1985 GMC Jimmy use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1985 GMC Jimmy?

The 1985 GMC Jimmy's fuel average is 9.4 km/L (10.7 L/100 km), or 22 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 11.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1985 GMC Jimmy per year?

About $2,114 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $14.09 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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