1993 · Full-Size Pickup · Diesel

1993 GMC Sierra Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 1993 GMC Sierra Diesel is a full-size pickup offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 18 MPG combined (16 city / 21 highway) on diesel. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 17 to 18 MPG. That's down 2 MPG from the 1992 model. Among 23 full-size pickups rated for 1993, it ranks 13th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $3,083 a year to fuel.

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Combined 18 MPG 16 MPG city · 21 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $3,083 15,000 mi/yr · $20.56 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1993 #13 of 23 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Miles per year Diesel $/gal

Fuel average

The 1993 GMC Sierra Diesel's fuel average is 7.7 km/L (13.1 L/100 km), or 18 MPG combined: 6.8 km/L in the city and 8.9 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	16	6.8	14.7
Highway	21	8.9	11.2
Combined	18	7.7	13.1

How it ranks among 1993 Full-Size Pickups

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1Dodge Dakota Pickup22 MPG $2,114
2Ford Ranger22 MPG $2,114
3Mazda B Pickup22 MPG $2,114
4Toyota Truck/T10022 MPG $2,114
5Mitsubishi Truck19 MPG $2,447
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13GMC Sierra Diesel18 MPG $3,083
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23Dodge W250 Pickup13 MPG $3,577

1993 Sierra DieselOther full-size pickupsClass median: $3,083/yr

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

Sierra Diesel MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Sierra 1500 2WD	Diesel	16 MPG	21 MPG	18 MPG	—	$3,083
4WD/AWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Sierra 1500 4WD	Diesel	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,265
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual Sierra 1500 2WD	Diesel	16 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,265
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Sierra 2500 2WD	Diesel	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,265
4WD/AWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual Sierra 1500 4WD	Diesel	16 MPG	19 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,265

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Diesel
Engine / motor: 6.2L 8-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 566 g/mi

1993 GMC Sierra Diesel vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet C1500 Pickup Diesel 18 MPG · $3,083/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge D100/D150 Pickup 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Sierra Diesel saves $17/yr vs Ford F150 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Sierra Diesel saves $17/yr vs Ford F250 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Sierra Diesel saves $17/yr vs Chevrolet Pickup 2500 Diesel 17 MPG · $3,265/yr Sierra Diesel saves $181/yr vs Chevrolet K1500 Pickup Diesel 17 MPG · $3,265/yr Sierra Diesel saves $181/yr vs Chevrolet K2500 Pickup Diesel 17 MPG · $3,265/yr Sierra Diesel saves $181/yr vs Chevrolet C2500 Pickup Diesel 17 MPG · $3,265/yr Sierra Diesel saves $181/yr vs Chevrolet K1500 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr K1500 Pickup saves $177/yr vs Chevrolet C1500 Pickup 17 MPG · $2,735/yr C1500 Pickup saves $348/yr vs Chevrolet Pickup 2500 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Pickup 2500 saves $348/yr vs GMC Sierra 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Sierra saves $348/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1993 GMC Sierra Diesel?

Up to 18 MPG combined (16 city / 21 highway); ratings range from 17 to 18 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1993 GMC Sierra Diesel use?

Diesel.

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