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1985 GMC Vandura Diesel MPG & fuel economy

The 1985 GMC Vandura Diesel is a van offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 19 MPG combined (17 city / 22 highway) on diesel. That's down 1 MPG from the 1984 model. Among 25 vans rated for 1985, it ranks 15th 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, 1985 #15 of 25 Vans by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 1985 GMC Vandura 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.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City177.213.8
Highway229.410.7
Combined198.112.4

How it ranks among 1985 Vans

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  1. 1GMC Safari22 MPG $2,114
  2. 2Chevrolet Astro Cargo22 MPG $2,114
  3. 3Chevrolet Astro Passenger22 MPG $2,114
  4. 4Toyota Van21 MPG $2,214
  5. 5Ford E150 Econoline18 MPG $2,583
  6. 15GMC Vandura Diesel19 MPG $2,921
  7. 25Dodge B350 Wagon10 MPG $4,650
1985 Vandura DieselOther vansClass median: $2,906/yr

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

Vandura Diesel MPG across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic
Vandura G15/25 2WD		 Diesel 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $2,921
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual
Vandura G15/25 2WD		 Diesel 18 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $2,921

Specs (most efficient configuration)

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

1985 GMC Vandura Diesel vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet G10/20 Van Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr Same fuel cost vs Ford E150 Club Wagon 16 MPG · $2,906/yr E150 Club Wagon saves $15/yr vs Chevrolet G30 Van 16 MPG · $2,906/yr G30 Van saves $15/yr vs Dodge B150/B250 Van 16 MPG · $2,906/yr B150/B250 Van saves $15/yr vs Chevrolet Sport Van 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Sport Van saves $15/yr vs Chevrolet Sport Van Diesel 18 MPG · $3,083/yr Vandura Diesel saves $162/yr vs Dodge B150/B250 Wagon 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Vandura Diesel saves $179/yr vs Chevrolet G10/20 Van Hybrid 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Vandura Diesel saves $179/yr vs GMC Vandura 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Vandura saves $186/yr vs GMC Vandura Hybrid 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Vandura Diesel saves $179/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1985 GMC Vandura (17 MPG), 1985 GMC Vandura Hybrid (15 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1985 GMC Vandura Diesel?

Up to 19 MPG combined (17 city / 22 highway).

What fuel does the 1985 GMC Vandura Diesel use?

Diesel.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1985 GMC Vandura Diesel?

The 1985 GMC Vandura 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.

How much does it cost to fuel the 1985 GMC Vandura Diesel per year?

About $2,921 at 15,000 miles a year with $3.70/gal diesel fuel, or $19.47 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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