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2008 GMC Yukon MPG & fuel economy

The 2008 GMC Yukon is a SUV offered in 8 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 16 MPG combined (14 city / 19 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 14 to 16 MPG. That's down 1 MPG from the 2007 model. Among 101 SUVs rated for 2008, it ranks 59th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $2,906 a year to fuel.

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Combined 16 MPG 14 MPG city · 19 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,906 15,000 mi/yr · $19.38 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2008 #59 of 101 SUVs by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2008 GMC Yukon's fuel average is 6.8 km/L (14.7 L/100 km), or 16 MPG combined: 6.0 km/L in the city and 8.1 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	14	6.0	16.8
Highway	19	8.1	12.4
Combined	16	6.8	14.7

How it ranks among 2008 SUVs

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1Ford Escape Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
2Mazda Tribute Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
3Mercury Mariner Hybrid32 MPG $1,453
4Saturn Vue Hybrid28 MPG $1,661
5Toyota Highlander Hybrid26 MPG $1,788
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59GMC Yukon16 MPG $2,906
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101Mercedes-Benz G-Class13 MPG $4,558

2008 YukonOther SUVsClass median: $2,735/yr

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

Yukon MPG across model years

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8 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 4.8L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Yukon 1500 2WD	Gas	14 MPG	19 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Yukon 1500 2WD	Gas	14 MPG	20 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
RWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Yukon 1500 2WD	Flex-fuel	14 MPG	20 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
4WD/AWD · 5.3L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Yukon 1500 4WD	Flex-fuel	14 MPG	19 MPG	16 MPG	—	$2,906
RWD · 6.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Yukon XL 1500 2WD	Gas	12 MPG	17 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321
4WD/AWD · 6.0L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic Yukon XL 1500 4WD	Gas	12 MPG	17 MPG	14 MPG	—	$3,321
4WD/AWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic Yukon Denali 1500 AWD	Gas	12 MPG	18 MPG	14 MPG	—	$4,232
RWD · 6.2L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic Yukon 1500 2WD	Gas	12 MPG	19 MPG	14 MPG	—	$4,232

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 4.8L 8-cyl
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Tailpipe CO₂: 555 g/mi

2008 GMC Yukon vs. rivals

vs Chevrolet Suburban 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Tahoe 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Mercury Mountaineer 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Dodge Durango 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Chevrolet Avalanche 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Isuzu Ascender 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Jeep Commander 16 MPG · $2,906/yr Same fuel cost vs Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel 20 MPG · $2,775/yr Grand Cherokee Diesel saves $131/yr vs Toyota Land Cruiser 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Yukon saves $194/yr vs Toyota Sequoia 15 MPG · $3,100/yr Yukon saves $194/yr vs GMC Yukon Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,214/yr Yukon Hybrid saves $692/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid (21 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2008 GMC Yukon?

Up to 16 MPG combined (14 city / 19 highway); ratings range from 14 to 16 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2008 GMC Yukon use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2008 GMC Yukon?