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2009 GMC Savana Cargo MPG & fuel economy

The 2009 GMC Savana Cargo is a van offered in 9 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 14 to 17 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2008 model. 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, 2009 #1 of 4 Vans by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2009 GMC Savana Cargo'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

Savana Cargo MPG across model years

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9 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic Savana 1500 2WD (cargo)	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Savana 1500 2WD (cargo)	Flex-fuel	14 MPG	18 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
4WD/AWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Savana 1500 AWD (cargo)	Flex-fuel	14 MPG	17 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Savana 1500 2WD (cargo)	Gas	14 MPG	18 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
4WD/AWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Savana 1500 AWD (cargo)	Gas	14 MPG	17 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Savana 1500 2WD Conversion (cargo)	Flex-fuel	13 MPG	16 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321
4WD/AWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Savana 1500 AWD Conversion (cargo)	Flex-fuel	13 MPG	16 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Savana 1500 2WD Conversion (cargo)	Gas	13 MPG	16 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321
4WD/AWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Savana 1500 AWD Conversion (cargo)	Gas	12 MPG	15 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: 523 g/mi

2009 GMC Savana Cargo vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Van 1500 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Express Passenger 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Savana Cargo saves $586/yr vs GMC Savana Passenger 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Savana Cargo saves $586/yr vs Kia Sedona 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Sedona saves $152/yr vs Hyundai Entourage 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Entourage saves $152/yr vs Toyota Sienna 19 MPG · $2,447/yr Sienna saves $288/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2009 GMC Savana Cargo?

Up to 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway); ratings range from 14 to 17 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2009 GMC Savana Cargo use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2009 GMC Savana Cargo?