GMC · 1985–1993 · Gas
GMC Safari MPG by year
The EPA has rated 9 model years of the GMC Safari, from 1985 to 1993. The most fuel-efficient year is the 1988, at 22 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 1993 model is 23% less efficient than the best 1985 model (17 vs. 22 MPG). The 1993 model is about as efficient as the median van (17 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Safari, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Safari model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 15 |
15 / 20 | 17 | — | 5 | $2,735 |
| 1992 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 15 |
15 / 21 | 16 | — | 6 | $2,735 |
| 1991 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 16 |
15 / 20 | 16.5 | — | 4 | $2,735 |
| 1990 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 16 |
18 / 24 | 17 | — | 5 | $2,325 |
| 1989 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 17 |
18 / 24 | 17 | — | 4 | $2,325 |
| 1988 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 17 |
19 / 26 | 16 | — | 4 | $2,114 |
| 1987 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 17 |
19 / 24 | 17 | — | 6 | $2,214 |
| 1986 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 17 |
20 / 26 | 17 | — | 8 | $2,114 |
| 1985 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 15 |
19 / 26 | 16 | — | 15 | $2,114 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
Compare Safari model years
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Frequently asked questions
Which GMC Safari year has the best fuel economy?
The 1985 GMC Safari, rated up to 22 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $2,114 a year.
Which GMC Safari year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1993 model, whose most efficient version is rated 17 MPG combined (about $2,735 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest GMC Safari?
The 1993 GMC Safari is rated up to 17 MPG combined.