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1986 GMC Vandura MPG & fuel economy

The 1986 GMC Vandura is a van offered in 13 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 17 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 1985 model. Among 22 vans rated for 1986, it ranks 9th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,735 a year to fuel.

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Combined 17 MPG 15 MPG city · 20 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,735 15,000 mi/yr · $18.24 per 100 mi

Class rank, 1986 #9 of 22 Vans by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 1986 GMC Vandura's fuel average is 7.2 km/L (13.8 L/100 km), or 17 MPG combined: 6.4 km/L in the city and 8.5 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	15	6.4	15.7
Highway	20	8.5	11.8
Combined	17	7.2	13.8

How it ranks among 1986 Vans

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1Ford Aerostar Van24 MPG $1,938
2GMC Safari22 MPG $2,114
3Chevrolet Astro Cargo22 MPG $2,114
4Chevrolet Astro Passenger22 MPG $2,114
5Ford Aerostar Wagon22 MPG $2,114
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9GMC Vandura17 MPG $2,735
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22Chevrolet Sport Van11 MPG $4,227

1986 VanduraOther vansClass median: $2,906/yr

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

Vandura MPG across model years

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13 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic G15/25 Vandura 2WD	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 3-speed manual G15/25 Vandura 2WD	Gas	16 MPG	19 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual G15/25 Vandura 2WD	Gas	15 MPG	20 MPG	17 MPG	—	$2,735
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 3-speed automatic G15/25 Vandura 2WD	Gas	15 MPG	17 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed manual G15/25 Vandura 2WD	Gas	15 MPG	18 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic G35 Vandura 2WD	Gas	15 MPG	17 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic G15/25 Vandura 2WD	Gas	14 MPG	17 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
RWD · 4.3L 6-cyl · 3-speed manual G15/25 Vandura 2WD	Gas	14 MPG	17 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 3-speed automatic G15/25 Vandura 2WD	Gas	14 MPG	17 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic G15/25 Vandura 2WD	Gas	14 MPG	17 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic G15/25 Vandura 2WD	Gas	14 MPG	18 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 3-speed manual G15/25 Vandura 2WD	Gas	14 MPG	17 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100
RWD · 5.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed manual G15/25 Vandura 2WD	Gas	14 MPG	17 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,100

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 4.3L 6-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 523 g/mi

1986 GMC Vandura vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet G10/20 Van 17 MPG · $2,735/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet G30 Van 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Vandura saves $171/yr vs Dodge B150/B250 Van 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Vandura saves $171/yr vs Chevrolet G10/20 Van Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr Vandura saves $186/yr vs Dodge B150/B250 Wagon 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Vandura saves $365/yr vs Volkswagen Vanagon 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Vandura saves $365/yr vs Ford E150 Econoline 20 MPG · $2,325/yr E150 Econoline saves $410/yr vs Chevrolet Astro Cargo 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Astro Cargo saves $622/yr vs Chevrolet Astro Passenger 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Astro Passenger saves $622/yr vs Ford Aerostar Wagon 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Aerostar Wagon saves $622/yr vs Ford Aerostar Van 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Aerostar Van saves $798/yr vs GMC Vandura Diesel 19 MPG · $2,921/yr Vandura saves $186/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 1986 GMC Vandura Diesel (19 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 1986 GMC Vandura?

Up to 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway); ratings range from 15 to 17 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 1986 GMC Vandura use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 1986 GMC Vandura?