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1987 GMC Suburban MPG & fuel economy

The 1987 GMC Suburban is a special purpose vehicle offered in 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 14 MPG combined (12 city / 17 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 11 to 14 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1986 model. Among 33 special purpose vehicles rated for 1987, it ranks 26th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $3,321 a year to fuel.

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Combined 14 MPG 12 MPG city · 17 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $3,321 15,000 mi/yr · $22.14 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1987 #26 of 33 Special Purpose Vehicles by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1987 GMC Suburban's fuel average is 6.0 km/L (16.8 L/100 km), or 14 MPG combined: 5.1 km/L in the city and 7.2 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	12	5.1	19.6
Highway	17	7.2	13.8
Combined	14	6.0	16.8

How it ranks among 1987 Special Purpose Vehicles

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1Suzuki Samurai25 MPG $1,860
2Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van22 MPG $2,114
3Chevrolet Blazer21 MPG $2,214
4Jeep Cherokee21 MPG $2,214
5GMC Jimmy21 MPG $2,214
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26GMC Suburban14 MPG $3,321
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33Dodge D250 Cab Chassis10 MPG $4,650

1987 SuburbanOther special purpose vehiclesClass median: $2,906/yr

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

Suburban MPG across model years

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4 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic R15 Suburban 2WD	Gas	12 MPG	17 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321
RWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic R15 Suburban 2WD	Gas	11 MPG	16 MPG	13 MPG	—	$3,577
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic V15 Suburban 4WD	Gas	11 MPG	15 MPG	13 MPG	—	$3,577
4WD/AWD · 5.7L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual V15 Suburban 4WD	Gas	11 MPG	13 MPG	11 MPG	—	$4,227

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 5.0L 8-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 635 g/mi

1987 GMC Suburban vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Suburban 14 MPG · $3,321/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Blazer Diesel 16 MPG · $3,469/yr Suburban saves $147/yr vs Ford Bronco 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Bronco saves $221/yr vs Toyota Cab Chassis 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Cab Chassis saves $221/yr vs Jeep Grand Wagoneer 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Grand Wagoneer saves $221/yr vs Dodge Ramcharger 13 MPG · $3,577/yr Suburban saves $255/yr vs Dodge Dakota Cab Chassis 12 MPG · $3,875/yr Suburban saves $554/yr vs Dodge D250 Cab Chassis 10 MPG · $4,650/yr Suburban saves $1,329/yr vs GMC Suburban Diesel 18 MPG · $3,083/yr Suburban Diesel saves $238/yr vs Land Rover Range Rover 13 MPG · $3,577/yr Suburban saves $255/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1987 GMC Suburban Diesel (18 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1987 GMC Suburban?

Up to 14 MPG combined (12 city / 17 highway); ratings range from 11 to 14 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1987 GMC Suburban use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1987 GMC Suburban?