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2005 GMC Savana Cargo MPG & fuel economy

The 2005 GMC Savana Cargo is a van offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (14 city / 18 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 14 to 16 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2004 model. Among 13 vans rated for 2005, it ranks 6th 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 · 18 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, 2005 #6 of 13 Vans by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2005 GMC Savana Cargo'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 7.7 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	14	6.0	16.8
Highway	18	7.7	13.1
Combined	16	6.8	14.7

How it ranks among 2005 Vans

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1Chevrolet Astro Cargo17 MPG $2,735
2GMC Safari Cargo17 MPG $2,735
3Chevrolet Astro Passenger16 MPG $2,906
4GMC Safari Passenger16 MPG $2,906
5Chevrolet Van 1500/250016 MPG $2,906
6GMC Savana Cargo16 MPG $2,906
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13Chevrolet Van 150014 MPG $3,321

2005 Savana CargoOther vansClass median: $3,100/yr

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

Savana Cargo 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 Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo)	Gas	14 MPG	18 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Savana 1500/2500 2WD (cargo)	Gas	14 MPG	19 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Savana 15/25 2WD Conversion (cargo)	Gas	13 MPG	17 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Savana 15/25 2WD Conversion (cargo)	Gas	13 MPG	17 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321
4WD/AWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Savana 15/25 AWD Conversion (cargo)	Gas	13 MPG	17 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

2005 GMC Savana Cargo vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Astro Passenger 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Van 1500/2500 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Astro Cargo 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Astro Cargo saves $171/yr vs Ford E150 Club Wagon 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Savana Cargo saves $194/yr vs Ford E150 Econoline 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Savana Cargo saves $194/yr vs Ford E250 Econoline 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Savana Cargo saves $194/yr vs Chevrolet Express Passenger 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Savana Cargo saves $194/yr vs Chevrolet Van 15/25 Conversion 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Savana Cargo saves $415/yr vs Chevrolet Van 1500 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Savana Cargo saves $415/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2005 GMC Savana Cargo?

Up to 16 MPG combined (14 city / 18 highway); ratings range from 14 to 16 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2005 GMC Savana Cargo use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2005 GMC Savana Cargo?