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1994 GMC Sierra MPG & fuel economy

The 1994 GMC Sierra is a full-size pickup offered in 28 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 18 MPG combined (16 city / 21 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 12 to 18 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 1993 model. Among 16 full-size pickups rated for 1994, it ranks 6th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,583 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 $2,583 15,000 mi/yr · $17.22 per 100 mi
Class rank, 1994 #6 of 16 Full-Size Pickups by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1994 GMC Sierra'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.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City166.814.7
Highway218.911.2
Combined187.713.1

How it ranks among 1994 Full-Size Pickups

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  1. 1Dodge Dakota Pickup22 MPG $2,114
  2. 2Toyota Truck/T10022 MPG $2,114
  3. 3Ford Ranger21 MPG $2,214
  4. 4Mazda B Pickup21 MPG $2,214
  5. 5Chevrolet C1500 Pickup18 MPG $2,583
  6. 6GMC Sierra18 MPG $2,583
  7. 16Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup13 MPG $3,577
1994 SierraOther full-size pickupsClass median: $2,821/yr

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

Sierra MPG across model years

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28 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Sierra 1500 2WD		 Gas 16 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $2,583
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Sierra 1500 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Sierra 1500 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $2,735
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Sierra 1500 2WD		 Gas 14 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Sierra 2500 2WD		 Gas 15 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Sierra 1500 4WD		 Gas 14 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Sierra 1500 4WD		 Gas 15 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG — $2,906
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Sierra 1500 2WD		 Gas 13 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
Sierra 1500 2WD		 Gas 13 MPG 18 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Sierra 1500 4WD		 Gas 14 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Sierra 2500 4WD		 Gas 13 MPG 17 MPG 15 MPG — $3,100
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Sierra 1500 2WD		 Gas 12 MPG 17 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
Sierra 1500 2WD		 Gas 12 MPG 18 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
Sierra 1500 2WD		 Gas 12 MPG 17 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Sierra 2500 2WD		 Gas 12 MPG 16 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
4WD/AWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Sierra 1500 4WD		 Gas 12 MPG 17 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
4WD/AWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 5-speed manual
Sierra 2500 4WD		 Gas 13 MPG 17 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
4WD/AWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Sierra 2500 4WD		 Gas 12 MPG 16 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
Sierra 2500 2WD		 Gas 12 MPG 17 MPG 14 MPG — $3,321
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
Sierra 2500 2WD		 Gas 11 MPG 17 MPG 13 MPG — $3,577
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
Sierra 2500 2WD		 Gas 11 MPG 16 MPG 13 MPG — $3,577
4WD/AWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
Sierra 1500 4WD		 Gas 12 MPG 16 MPG 13 MPG — $3,577
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Sierra 1500 4WD		 Gas 11 MPG 16 MPG 13 MPG — $3,577
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
Sierra 1500 4WD		 Gas 11 MPG 16 MPG 13 MPG — $3,577
4WD/AWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
Sierra 2500 4WD		 Gas 11 MPG 16 MPG 13 MPG — $3,577
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Sierra 2500 4WD		 Gas 11 MPG 15 MPG 13 MPG — $3,577
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
Sierra 2500 4WD		 Gas 11 MPG 15 MPG 13 MPG — $3,577
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 5-speed manual
Sierra 1500 4WD		 Gas 11 MPG 14 MPG 12 MPG — $3,875

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Regular gasoline
Engine / motor
4.3L 6-cyl
Transmission
5-speed manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Tailpipe CO₂
494 g/mi

1994 GMC Sierra vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet C1500 Pickup 18 MPG · $2,583/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Pickup 2500 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Sierra saves $152/yr vs Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Sierra saves $152/yr vs Chevrolet K1500 Pickup 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Sierra saves $323/yr vs Chevrolet C1500 Pickup Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr Sierra saves $338/yr vs Chevrolet Pickup 2500 Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr Sierra saves $338/yr vs Ford Ranger 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Ranger saves $369/yr vs Mazda B Pickup 21 MPG · $2,214/yr B Pickup saves $369/yr vs Dodge Dakota Pickup 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Dakota Pickup saves $470/yr vs Toyota Truck/T100 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Truck/T100 saves $470/yr vs Chevrolet K1500 Pickup Diesel 17 MPG · $3,265/yr Sierra saves $681/yr vs GMC Sierra Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr Sierra saves $338/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1994 GMC Sierra Diesel (19 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1994 GMC Sierra?

Up to 18 MPG combined (16 city / 21 highway); ratings range from 12 to 18 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1994 GMC Sierra use?

Regular gasoline.

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

The 1994 GMC Sierra'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.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1994 GMC Sierra per year?

About $2,583 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, or $17.22 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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