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2003 GMC Safari Passenger MPG & fuel economy

The 2003 GMC Safari Passenger is a van offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (14 city / 19 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 14 to 16 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2002 model. Among 16 vans rated for 2003, it ranks 5th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,906 a year to fuel.

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Combined 16 MPG 14 MPG city · 19 MPG hwy
Driving range — not published for this model
Your fuel cost $2,906 15,000 mi/yr · $19.38 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2003 #5 of 16 Vans by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2003 GMC Safari Passenger's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.1 km/L on the highway.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City146.016.8
Highway198.112.4
Combined166.814.7

How it ranks among 2003 Vans

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  1. 1Chevrolet Astro Cargo17 MPG $2,735
  2. 2GMC Safari Cargo17 MPG $2,735
  3. 3Ford E150 Econoline16 MPG $2,906
  4. 4Chevrolet Astro Passenger16 MPG $2,906
  5. 5GMC Safari Passenger16 MPG $2,906
  6. 16Chevrolet Van 150013 MPG $3,577
2003 Safari PassengerOther vansClass median: $3,100/yr

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

Safari Passenger MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Safari 2WD (Passenger)		 Gas 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Safari AWD (Passenger)		 Gas 12 MPG 16 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
4.3L 6-cyl
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
555 g/mi

2003 GMC Safari Passenger vs. rivals

vs Ford E150 Econoline 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Astro Passenger 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Astro Cargo 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Astro Cargo saves $171/yr vs Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Safari Passenger saves $194/yr vs Chevrolet Express Passenger 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Safari Passenger saves $194/yr vs Chevrolet Van 15/25 Conversion 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Safari Passenger saves $194/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2003 GMC Safari Passenger?

Up to 16 MPG combined (14 city / 19 highway); ratings range from 14 to 16 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2003 GMC Safari Passenger use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2003 GMC Safari Passenger?

The 2003 GMC Safari Passenger's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.1 km/L on the highway.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2003 GMC Safari Passenger per year?

About $2,906 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $19.38 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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