1994 · Full-Size Pickup · Diesel

1994 GMC Sierra Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 1994 GMC Sierra Diesel is a full-size pickup offered in 10 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (17 city / 22 highway) on diesel. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 19 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1993 model. Among 16 full-size pickups rated for 1994, it ranks 12th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, it costs about $2,921 a year to fuel.

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Combined 19 MPG 17 MPG city · 22 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,921 15,000 mi/yr · $19.47 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1994 #12 of 16 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Miles per year Diesel $/gal

Fuel average

The 1994 GMC Sierra Diesel's fuel average is 8.1 km/L (12.4 L/100 km), or 19 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 9.4 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	17	7.2	13.8
Highway	22	9.4	10.7
Combined	19	8.1	12.4

How it ranks among 1994 Full-Size Pickups

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1Dodge Dakota Pickup22 MPG $2,114
2Toyota Truck/T10022 MPG $2,114
3Ford Ranger21 MPG $2,214
4Mazda B Pickup21 MPG $2,214
5Chevrolet C1500 Pickup18 MPG $2,583
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12GMC Sierra Diesel19 MPG $2,921
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16Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup13 MPG $3,577

1994 Sierra DieselOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,821/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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10 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 6.5L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual Sierra 1500 2WD	Diesel	17 MPG	22 MPG	19 MPG	—	$2,921
RWD · 6.5L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Sierra 1500 2WD	Diesel	15 MPG	21 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,265
RWD · 6.5L 8-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic Sierra 1500 2WD	Diesel	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,265
4WD/AWD · 6.5L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual Sierra 1500 4WD	Diesel	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,265
RWD · 6.5L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Sierra 2500 2WD	Diesel	15 MPG	20 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,469
RWD · 6.5L 8-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic Sierra 2500 2WD	Diesel	15 MPG	19 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,469
4WD/AWD · 6.5L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Sierra 1500 4WD	Diesel	14 MPG	18 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,469
4WD/AWD · 6.5L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual Sierra 2500 4WD	Diesel	15 MPG	19 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,469
4WD/AWD · 6.5L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Sierra 2500 4WD	Diesel	15 MPG	18 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,469
4WD/AWD · 6.5L 8-cyl turbo · 4-speed automatic Sierra 1500 4WD	Diesel	14 MPG	17 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,700

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Diesel
Engine / motor: 6.5L 8-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 536 g/mi

1994 GMC Sierra Diesel vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet C1500 Pickup Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Pickup 2500 Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet K1500 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr K1500 Pickup saves $15/yr vs Ford F150 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Sierra Diesel saves $179/yr vs Chevrolet Pickup 2500 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Pickup 2500 saves $186/yr vs Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Ram 1500 Pickup saves $186/yr vs Chevrolet K1500 Pickup Diesel 17 MPG · $3,265/yr Sierra Diesel saves $344/yr vs Chevrolet C1500 Pickup 18 MPG · $2,583/yr C1500 Pickup saves $338/yr vs Ford F250 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Sierra Diesel saves $400/yr vs Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup 13 MPG · $3,577/yr Sierra Diesel saves $656/yr vs GMC Sierra 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Sierra saves $338/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1994 GMC Sierra Diesel?

Up to 19 MPG combined (17 city / 22 highway); ratings range from 15 to 19 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1994 GMC Sierra Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1994 GMC Sierra Diesel?