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1987 GMC Jimmy MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 GMC Jimmy is a special purpose vehicle offered in 18 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 21 MPG combined (19 city / 24 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 12 to 21 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 1986 model. Among 33 special purpose vehicles rated for 1987, it ranks 5th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,214 a year to fuel.

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Combined 21 MPG 19 MPG city · 24 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,214 15,000 mi/yr · $14.76 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1987 #5 of 33 Special Purpose Vehicles by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1987 GMC Jimmy's fuel average is 8.9 km/L (11.2 L/100 km), or 21 MPG combined: 8.1 km/L in the city and 10.2 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	19	8.1	12.4
Highway	24	10.2	9.8
Combined	21	8.9	11.2

How it ranks among 1987 Special Purpose Vehicles

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1Suzuki Samurai25 MPG $1,860
2Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van22 MPG $2,114
3Chevrolet Blazer21 MPG $2,214
4Jeep Cherokee21 MPG $2,214
5GMC Jimmy21 MPG $2,214
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33Dodge D250 Cab Chassis10 MPG $4,650

1987 JimmyOther special purpose vehiclesClass median: $2,906/yr

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

Jimmy MPG across model years

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18 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual S15 Jimmy 2WD	Gas	19 MPG	24 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,214
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual T15 (S15) Jimmy 4WD	Gas	19 MPG	23 MPG	21 MPG	—	$2,214
RWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed manual S15 Jimmy 2WD	Gas	18 MPG	23 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual T15 (S15) Jimmy 4WD	Gas	18 MPG	24 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,325
RWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 3-speed automatic S15 Jimmy 2WD	Gas	17 MPG	21 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
RWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic S15 Jimmy 2WD	Gas	17 MPG	22 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,447
RWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual S15 Jimmy 2WD	Gas	15 MPG	22 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
4WD/AWD · 2.5L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic T15 (S15) Jimmy 4WD	Gas	17 MPG	21 MPG	18 MPG	—	$2,583
RWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic S15 Jimmy 2WD	Gas	15 MPG	21 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
RWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual S15 Jimmy 2WD	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	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
RWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic S15 Jimmy 2WD	Gas	15 MPG	17 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
4WD/AWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic T15 (S15) Jimmy 4WD	Gas	14 MPG	19 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
4WD/AWD · 2.8L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual T15 (S15) Jimmy 4WD	Gas	15 MPG	19 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
4WD/AWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic V15 Jimmy 4WD	Gas	12 MPG	16 MPG	13 MPG	—	$3,577
4WD/AWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual V15 Jimmy 4WD	Gas	12 MPG	15 MPG	13 MPG	—	$3,577
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic V15 Jimmy 4WD	Gas	11 MPG	15 MPG	13 MPG	—	$3,577
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual V15 Jimmy 4WD	Gas	11 MPG	14 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: 423 g/mi

1987 GMC Jimmy vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Blazer 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Jeep Cherokee 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Same fuel cost vs Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer Diesel 25 MPG · $2,220/yr Jimmy saves $6/yr vs Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van saves $101/yr vs Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer 20 MPG · $2,325/yr Jimmy saves $111/yr vs Suzuki Samurai 25 MPG · $1,860/yr Samurai saves $354/yr vs GMC Jimmy Diesel 16 MPG · $3,469/yr Jimmy saves $1,254/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1987 GMC Jimmy Diesel (16 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 GMC Jimmy?

Up to 21 MPG combined (19 city / 24 highway); ratings range from 12 to 21 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 GMC Jimmy use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 GMC Jimmy?