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1993 GMC Safari MPG & fuel economy

The 1993 GMC Safari is a van offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 17 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1992 model. Among 22 vans rated for 1993, it ranks 3rd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,735 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 $2,735 15,000 mi/yr · $18.24 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1993 #3 of 22 Vans by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1993 GMC Safari'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.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	15	6.4	15.7
Highway	20	8.5	11.8
Combined	17	7.2	13.8

How it ranks among 1993 Vans

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1Ford Aerostar Van19 MPG $2,447
2Toyota Previa18 MPG $2,583
3GMC Safari17 MPG $2,735
4Chevrolet Astro Cargo17 MPG $2,735
5Chevrolet G10/20 Van17 MPG $2,735
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22Dodge B350 Wagon12 MPG $3,875

1993 SafariOther vansClass median: $3,100/yr

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

Safari MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Safari 2WD (cargo)	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Safari 2WD (cargo)	Gas	15 MPG	21 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,485
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Safari AWD (cargo)	Gas	14 MPG	20 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Safari 2WD (passenger)	Gas	14 MPG	19 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Safari AWD (passenger)	Gas	14 MPG	18 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,950

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 4.3L 6-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 523 g/mi

1993 GMC Safari vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Astro Cargo 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet G10/20 Van 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Astro Passenger 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford Aerostar Wagon 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Volkswagen Eurovan 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Toyota Previa 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Previa saves $152/yr vs Chevrolet G30 Van 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Safari saves $171/yr vs Ford Aerostar Van 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Aerostar Van saves $288/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1993 GMC Safari?

Up to 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway); ratings range from 15 to 17 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1993 GMC Safari use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1993 GMC Safari?